- 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) | ₩6,139 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (C$5.23) | C$5.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,709 (C$3.01) | C$2.31 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (C$3.68) | C$4.13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (C$6) | C$2.54 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (C$7) | C$3.55 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (C$2.73) | C$2.26 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (C$22) | C$15 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,719 (C$3.02) | C$2.18 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (C$2.93) | C$1.87 | + 57% | |
| 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$3,361) | C$1,209 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (C$1,547) | C$1,030 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (C$286) | C$104 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (C$1,108) | C$919 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (C$729) | C$695 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (C$143) | C$64 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩471,726 (C$524) | C$393 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩112,914 (C$125) | C$111 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,011 (C$14) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩11,105 (C$12) | C$25 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (C$128) | C$58 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (C$69) | C$41 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (C$126) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (C$145) | C$87 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (C$33,881) | C$23,851 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (C$2.05) | 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 | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,048 (C$5.61) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,557 (C$5.06) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩17,264 (C$19) | C$80 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,932 (C$13) | C$6 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,460 (C$11) | C$2.88 | + 265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,935 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,239 (C$2.49) | C$3.16 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,082 (C$3.42) | C$2.53 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,614 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,519 (C$35) | C$45 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,985 (C$184) | C$84 | + 121% | |
| 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 | ₩11,692 (C$13) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (C$5.08) | C$5.72 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (C$3.33) | C$5.43 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₩686,298 (C$762) | C$850 | - 10% | |
| 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$94) | C$34 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (C$5.00) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,968
(₩3,571,946)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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