- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Seoul
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,154 (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (C$5.51) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,495 (C$2.92) | C$2.38 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (C$3.87) | C$4.08 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (C$2.88) | C$2.89 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (C$23) | C$16 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,796 (C$3.27) | C$2.31 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (C$3.09) | C$1.76 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (C$3,537) | C$1,186 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (C$1,628) | C$982 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (C$301) | C$117 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (C$1,166) | C$919 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (C$767) | C$695 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (C$151) | C$64 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (C$31) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩698,773 (C$817) | C$392 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,609 (C$141) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,339 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,828 (C$19) | C$26 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (C$134) | C$61 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (C$73) | C$41 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (C$132) | C$95 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (C$152) | C$87 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (C$35,654) | C$22,684 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (C$2.16) | C$1.19 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (C$53) | C$47 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,706 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,763 (C$5.57) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,557 (C$5.33) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩7,470 (C$9) | C$85 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,377 (C$13) | C$7 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,460 (C$11) | C$3.90 | + 183% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,365 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,239 (C$2.62) | C$3.21 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,082 (C$3.60) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,733 (C$21) | C$19 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,275 (C$37) | C$43 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (C$21) | C$27 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩119,716 (C$140) | C$84 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (C$47) | C$93 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,596 (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (C$5.34) | C$5.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (C$3.51) | C$5.57 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩196,402 (C$230) | C$141 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (C$99) | C$34 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (C$5.26) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,691
(₩3,157,492)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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