- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Seoul
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (C$7) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,151 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (C$5.21) | C$5.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,678 (C$2.96) | C$2.40 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (C$3.66) | C$4.13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (C$6) | C$2.54 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (C$7) | C$3.55 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (C$2.72) | C$2.26 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (C$22) | C$15 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,870 (C$3.17) | C$2.18 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (C$2.92) | C$1.87 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (C$3,345) | C$1,186 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (C$1,540) | C$982 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (C$285) | C$104 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (C$1,103) | C$919 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (C$725) | C$695 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (C$142) | C$64 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (C$29) | C$39 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩457,225 (C$505) | C$393 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩118,435 (C$131) | C$111 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,798 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,762 (C$15) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (C$127) | C$61 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (C$69) | C$41 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (C$125) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (C$144) | C$87 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (C$33,716) | C$23,851 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (C$2.04) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (C$50) | C$47 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,181 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,763 (C$5.26) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,557 (C$5.04) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩13,206 (C$15) | C$85 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,367 (C$13) | C$6 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,460 (C$10) | C$2.88 | + 264% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,365 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,239 (C$2.47) | C$3.16 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,082 (C$3.41) | C$2.53 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,686 (C$33) | C$45 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩119,716 (C$132) | C$84 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (C$44) | C$89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,397 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (C$5.05) | C$5.72 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (C$3.32) | C$5.43 | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩196,406 (C$217) | C$141 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (C$93) | C$34 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,429
(₩4,006,384)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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