- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Poland
- Seoul
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,154 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,495 (8 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (20 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 568% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (20 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 946% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (66 zł) | 20 zł | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,796 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 181% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (9,912 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (4,563 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (844 zł) | 463 zł | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (3,269 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (2,149 zł) | 844 zł | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (422 zł) | 248 zł | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (87 zł) | 47 zł | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩466,754 (1,529 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩118,435 (388 zł) | 434 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,798 (32 zł) | 18 zł | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,363 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (377 zł) | 275 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (205 zł) | 113 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (371 zł) | 297 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (426 zł) | 276 zł | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (99,917 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (6 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (147 zł) | 75 zł | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,706 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,763 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,557 (15 zł) | 25 zł | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩7,470 (24 zł) | 100 zł | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,377 (37 zł) | 17 zł | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,460 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,365 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,239 (7 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,082 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,733 (58 zł) | 27 zł | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,754 (101 zł) | 65 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (59 zł) | 44 zł | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩119,716 (392 zł) | 114 zł | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (131 zł) | 90 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,644 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩196,402 (643 zł) | 680 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (0.56 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (276 zł) | 108 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,143 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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