- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
- Seoul
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 60% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 48 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,478 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 30 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 8 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,587 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 7 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 10 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 20 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 7 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 317% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (﷼ 70) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩3,053 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 821% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 80% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (﷼ 10,546) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (﷼ 4,855) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (﷼ 898) | ﷼ 300 | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (﷼ 3,478) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (﷼ 2,286) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (﷼ 449) | ﷼ 300 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 100 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩637,846 (﷼ 2,223) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,689 (﷼ 396) | ﷼ 300 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,715 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 80 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,486 (﷼ 47) | ﷼ 10 | + 370% | |
Clothes | + 105% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 105% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (﷼ 401) | ﷼ 150 | + 167% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (﷼ 218) | ﷼ 100 | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (﷼ 395) | ﷼ 400 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (﷼ 454) | ﷼ 150 | + 202% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 62% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (﷼ 106,307) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 1188% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (﷼ 157) | ﷼ 900 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,684 (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 22 | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,048 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 10 | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,301 (﷼ 18) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩37,552 (﷼ 131) | ﷼ 100 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,369 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,360 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 19 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,935 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 20 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,689 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 8 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,297 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩20,738 (﷼ 72) | ﷼ 10 | + 623% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,115 (﷼ 112) | ﷼ 100 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (﷼ 63) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩130,805 (﷼ 456) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (﷼ 139) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,383 (﷼ 36) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 14 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩570,817 (﷼ 1,990) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (﷼ 0.60) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (﷼ 294) | ﷼ 150 | + 96% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 100 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 14,234
(₩4,083,897)
in Seoul.
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