- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Yemen
- Seoul
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 110% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,106 (2,012 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,349 (1,403 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,788 (1,058 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,473 (547 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,556 (786 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,519 (999 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩9,157 (2,024 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,626 (1,464 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,140 (915 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,549 (563 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,110 (4,444 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,842 (628 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,719 (822 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,649,970 (364,614 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,283,570 (283,646 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩137,665 (30,421 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,246,810 (275,522 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩645,604 (142,667 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩125,855 (27,812 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,354 (6,045 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩566,850 (125,264 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,193 (21,257 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,321 (2,723 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 345% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,364 (3,395 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 805% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩68,672 (15,175 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,314 (12,002 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,417 (22,411 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩160,819 (35,538 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 304% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 42% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,814,700 (7,030,473 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,577 (348 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,567 (14,047 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,329 (2,282 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 102% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,918 (1,308 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,419 (1,418 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩36,263 (8,013 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,213 (2,920 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,180 (2,029 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,158 (2,024 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,605 (576 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,867 (634 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,834 (3,941 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,712 (6,566 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,487 (4,527 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩116,974 (25,849 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,072 (14,601 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,430 (2,305 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 668% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,025 (1,110 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,532 (1,001 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩559,593 (123,660 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩201 (44 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,992 (13,257 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (994 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 889 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 460,982 ﷼
(₩2,086,062)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
274,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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