Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Seoul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,427 (C$10) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,554 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,117 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,716 (C$2.75) | C$1.98 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,585 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,614 (C$8) | C$3.17 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩15,098 (C$15) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,205 (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,219 (C$3.25) | C$3.76 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,729 (C$2.76) | C$3.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,744 (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,005 (C$3.04) | C$2.48 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,466 (C$3.50) | C$1.93 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Seoul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,923,580 (C$2,956) | C$2,136 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,518,680 (C$1,535) | C$1,233 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩274,392 (C$277) | C$124 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,170,520 (C$1,183) | C$1,120 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩946,533 (C$957) | C$805 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,684 (C$116) | C$66 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,086 (C$28) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩379,416 (C$384) | C$311 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (C$101) | C$97 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,342 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,256 (C$13) | C$25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Seoul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,628 (C$70) | C$60 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,630 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,914 (C$91) | C$98 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,933 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,658,500 (C$35,039) | C$22,942 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,697 (C$1.72) | C$1.40 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩57,777 (C$58) | C$67 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩11,828 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Seoul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (C$5.81) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩29,755 (C$30) | C$77 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (C$16) | C$6 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (C$11) | C$3.85 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,635 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,684 (C$3.72) | C$3.16 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,527 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,215 (C$18) | C$20 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Seoul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,836 (C$30) | C$51 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩23,342 (C$24) | C$27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩259,590 (C$262) | C$135 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩65,687 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩14,727 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,037 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,996 (C$4.04) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩632,136 (C$639) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩151 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩68,584 (C$69) | C$37 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (C$4.55) | C$11 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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