- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Yemen
- Seoul
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 100% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (1,515 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,433 (1,444 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (1,057 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,519 (566 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (743 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (1,245 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 312% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (1,628 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (1,350 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (1,344 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (552 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (4,490 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,806 (630 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (593 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 124% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (679,173 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 655% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (312,663 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 394% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (57,844 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 654% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (223,990 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (147,249 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (28,922 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (5,986 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩566,850 (127,245 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,193 (21,593 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,321 (2,766 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 352% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,692 (3,523 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 839% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (25,815 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 326% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (14,015 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (25,441 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (29,220 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (6,846,543 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (415 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (10,101 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,324 (2,318 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 110% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,623 (1,262 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,419 (1,441 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩36,263 (8,140 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 327% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,213 (2,966 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,180 (2,061 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,158 (2,056 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,605 (585 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,867 (644 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩20,579 (4,619 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,821 (7,592 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (4,041 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩135,874 (30,501 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (8,979 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,430 (2,341 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 680% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (1,026 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (673 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩559,593 (125,616 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (39 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (18,920 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (1,010 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
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 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 443,842 ﷼
(₩1,977,228)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
253,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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