Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 111% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | + 127% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 127% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Seoul | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩10,756 (58元) | 56元 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,034 (43元) | 31元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,059 (38元) | 10元 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,879 (16元) | 10元 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,431 (35元) | 16元 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,120 (44元) | 8元 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,646 (41元) | 55元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,612 (46元) | 10元 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,872 (26元) | 5.81元 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,933 (16元) | 4.51元 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,934 (118元) | 88元 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,389 (18元) | 7元 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,160 (22元) | 6元 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 225% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Seoul | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (20,102元) | 4,086元 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,298,100 (12,392元) | 2,915元 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (1,473元) | 250元 | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (6,677元) | 2,928元 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (4,864元) | 2,068元 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (618元) | 201元 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,294 (169元) | 92元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (2,257元) | 2,612元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (540元) | 327元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (64元) | 30元 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (77元) | 39元 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Seoul | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (431元) | 365元 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩59,970 (323元) | 379元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (507元) | 484元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (779元) | 308元 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 99% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Seoul | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩38,561,700 (207,930元) | 184,335元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,853 (10元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,531 (305元) | 62元 | + 393% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,802 (74元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Seoul | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (31元) | 25元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (34元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩46,951 (253元) | 150元 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (85元) | 61元 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (58元) | 25元 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (45元) | 27元 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (17元) | 9元 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (22元) | 16元 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (86元) | 39元 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Seoul | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,398 (159元) | 111元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (148元) | 97元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (1,058元) | 165元 | + 541% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩69,903 (377元) | 317元 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (71元) | 44元 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,817 (26元) | 25元 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩586,864 (3,164元) | 3,000元 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (1.11元) | 0.47元 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (420元) | 230元 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (24元) | 14元 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 111% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 255 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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