- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Yemen
- Seoul
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 112% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (1,567 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,478 (1,504 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (1,093 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,587 (600 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (768 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (1,287 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (1,684 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (1,396 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (1,390 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (571 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (4,643 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩3,053 (709 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (613 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 136% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (702,368 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 680% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (323,341 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (59,820 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 680% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (231,640 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (152,278 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (29,910 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (6,190 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩637,846 (148,072 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,689 (26,392 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,715 (2,719 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,486 (3,131 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 735% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 28% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (26,696 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 341% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (14,494 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (26,310 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 260% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (30,218 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (7,080,372 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (429 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (10,446 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,684 (2,480 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 115% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,048 (1,172 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,301 (1,231 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩37,552 (8,717 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,369 (2,871 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,360 (2,173 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,935 (1,610 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,689 (624 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,297 (765 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩20,738 (4,814 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 454% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,115 (7,455 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (4,179 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩130,805 (30,366 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (9,286 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,383 (2,410 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 703% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (1,061 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (696 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩570,817 (132,511 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (40 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (19,566 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (1,045 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 930 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 83% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 542,579 ﷼
(₩2,337,258)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
296,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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