- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Poland
- Seoul
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,295 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,548 (9 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 242% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (19 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (20 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 617% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (20 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 696% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (67 zł) | 20 zł | + 234% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,933 (10 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 180% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (10,101 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (4,650 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (860 zł) | 519 zł | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (3,331 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (2,190 zł) | 844 zł | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (430 zł) | 275 zł | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (89 zł) | 47 zł | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩554,727 (1,852 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,871 (300 zł) | 419 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,864 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,840 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (384 zł) | 275 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (208 zł) | 113 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (378 zł) | 277 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (435 zł) | 303 zł | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (101,827 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (6 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (150 zł) | 75 zł | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,683 (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,437 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,301 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩35,454 (118 zł) | 100 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,814 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,360 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,877 (30 zł) | 11 zł | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,619 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,961 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩20,443 (68 zł) | 28 zł | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,906 (103 zł) | 63 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (60 zł) | 44 zł | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩129,649 (433 zł) | 115 zł | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (134 zł) | 90 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,520 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩570,817 (1,906 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (0.57 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (281 zł) | 108 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,069 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,077 zł
(₩4,815,410)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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