- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Yemen
- Seoul
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 89% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (1,481 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,151 (1,350 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (1,034 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,678 (588 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (726 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (1,217 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (1,592 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (1,320 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (1,314 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (540 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (4,389 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,870 (630 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (580 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 128% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (664,018 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (305,686 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (56,553 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 822% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (218,992 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (143,963 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (28,277 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (5,852 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩457,225 (100,346 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩118,435 (25,993 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,798 (2,150 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 251% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,762 (3,020 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 705% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (25,239 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 320% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (13,702 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (24,873 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (28,568 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 440% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (6,693,776 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (406 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (9,876 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,181 (2,015 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 29% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,763 (1,045 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,557 (1,000 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩13,206 (2,898 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,367 (2,495 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,460 (2,076 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,365 (1,616 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,239 (491 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,082 (676 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (3,765 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,686 (6,515 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (3,950 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩119,716 (26,274 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (8,779 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,397 (2,501 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 734% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (1,003 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (658 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩196,406 (43,105 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (38 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (18,498 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (988 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,055 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 64% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 545,676 ﷼
(₩2,486,355)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
332,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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