- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Egypt
- Seongnam
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seongnam, South Korea vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 215% | |||
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Food in Seongnam (South Korea) is 215% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,339 (E£ 114) | E£ 53 | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,756 (E£ 90) | E£ 49 | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,900 (E£ 76) | E£ 28 | + 169% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩1,800 (E£ 28) | E£ 11 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,600 (E£ 56) | E£ 13 | + 322% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (E£ 78) | E£ 5.42 | + 1336% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩6,000 (E£ 93) | E£ 13 | + 601% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,000 (E£ 109) | E£ 21 | + 413% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (E£ 47) | E£ 6 | + 645% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩4,000 (E£ 62) | E£ 25 | + 149% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,484 (E£ 39) | E£ 8 | + 410% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,500 (E£ 23) | E£ 8 | + 211% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Seongnam (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,346,430 (E£ 20,963) | E£ 4,000 | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩901,575 (E£ 14,037) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (E£ 2,335) | E£ 350 | + 567% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩500,000 (E£ 7,785) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩350,000 (E£ 5,449) | E£ 1,500 | + 263% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩60,000 (E£ 934) | E£ 1,000 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩20,000 (E£ 311) | E£ 193 | + 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 3,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (E£ 1,246) | E£ 1,200 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Seongnam (South Korea) is 59% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩110,000 (E£ 1,713) | E£ 400 | + 328% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 533 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,000 (E£ 1,868) | E£ 857 | + 118% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (E£ 2,335) | E£ 800 | + 192% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Seongnam (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩20,417,100 (E£ 317,883) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,420 (E£ 22) | E£ 4.44 | + 398% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,976 (E£ 794) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,081 (E£ 141) | E£ 52 | + 171% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Seongnam (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,000 (E£ 109) | E£ 27 | + 304% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,160 (E£ 205) | E£ 50 | + 310% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩5,790 (E£ 90) | E£ 34 | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩3,000 (E£ 47) | E£ 25 | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,310 (E£ 36) | E£ 30 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,200 (E£ 19) | E£ 15 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (E£ 202) | E£ 50 | + 305% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Seongnam (South Korea) is 50% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 173 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (E£ 311) | E£ 60 | + 419% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩60,000 (E£ 934) | E£ 120 | + 678% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,000 (E£ 716) | E£ 350 | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,236 (E£ 82) | E£ 15 | + 443% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,491 (E£ 70) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩70,000 (E£ 1,090) | E£ 300 | + 263% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 40 | - | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seongnam (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,865
(₩1,340,142)
in Seongnam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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