Cost of living in Seongnam (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Seongnam (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Seongnam | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,339 (2,462 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,756 (1,931 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,561 (2,201 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | + 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,489 (835 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,572 (1,534 KZT) | 873 KZT | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (1,678 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩6,000 (2,013 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,490 (2,513 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (1,007 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 244% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩4,000 (1,342 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 236% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,675 KZT | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,488 (835 KZT) | 716 KZT | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,500 (503 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 163% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Seongnam (South Korea) is 17% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Seongnam | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,346,430 (451,787 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩901,575 (302,518 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (50,332 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩500,000 (167,772 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩479,130 (160,769 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩60,000 (20,133 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩20,000 (6,711 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 148,736 KZT | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (26,844 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 9,303 KZT | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 4,146 KZT | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Seongnam (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Seongnam | Almaty | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩110,000 (36,910 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,479 KZT | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,000 (40,265 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (50,332 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Seongnam (South Korea) is 30% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩20,417,100 (6,850,837 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,424 (478 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,170 (19,519 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 288% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,081 (3,047 KZT) | 6,863 KZT | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Seongnam (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Seongnam | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,000 (2,349 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,778 KZT | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 9,289 KZT | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,160 (4,416 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | + 213% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩5,790 (1,943 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩3,000 (1,007 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,310 (775 KZT) | 724 KZT | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,200 (403 KZT) | 862 KZT | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (4,362 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Seongnam (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Seongnam | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 13,372 KZT | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (6,711 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩60,000 (20,133 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,524 (16,617 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,481 KZT | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,232 (1,756 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,488 (1,506 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 376,792 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 50 KZT | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩70,000 (23,488 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,800 (1,611 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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