Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,666 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,590 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,492 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,616 (C$2.91) | C$1.85 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,057 (C$4.52) | C$4.50 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,919 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,747 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,561 (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,883 (C$5.44) | C$3.76 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,553 (C$2.84) | C$3.41 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩27,711 (C$31) | C$18 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,826 (C$3.15) | C$2.48 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,461 (C$3.85) | C$1.93 | + 99% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,626,640 (C$1,811) | C$2,136 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,288,260 (C$1,434) | C$1,241 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩249,962 (C$278) | C$133 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩861,693 (C$959) | C$1,120 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩650,999 (C$725) | C$806 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩133,081 (C$148) | C$66 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,040 (C$35) | C$50 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩553,119 (C$616) | C$322 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (C$116) | C$96 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,981 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,492 (C$22) | C$25 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩77,299 (C$86) | C$61 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,504 (C$68) | C$38 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,313 (C$126) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩169,672 (C$189) | C$112 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩33,342,800 (C$37,124) | C$22,935 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,459 (C$1.62) | C$1.39 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,891 (C$73) | C$67 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,540 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,168 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,910 (C$37) | C$77 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,821 (C$18) | C$6 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,949 (C$11) | C$3.78 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,710 (C$11) | C$4.28 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,936 (C$3.27) | C$3.11 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,603 (C$2.90) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,140 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,352 (C$33) | C$50 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,834 (C$23) | C$27 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩197,817 (C$220) | C$117 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,605 (C$67) | C$94 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,092 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,092 (C$5.67) | C$5.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,645 (C$5.17) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩563,880 (C$628) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩64,430 (C$72) | C$36 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,660 (C$5.19) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 733 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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