Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (31 zł) | 26 zł | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (8 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 170% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (21 zł) | 7 zł | + 217% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (44 zł) | 12 zł | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (23 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 514% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (14 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 493% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 150% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (90 zł) | 27 zł | + 238% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (11 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 328% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,053,430 (6,873 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (4,604 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (999 zł) | 471 zł | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (4,304 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (2,529 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (366 zł) | 280 zł | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (101 zł) | 47 zł | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (1,212 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (350 zł) | 403 zł | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (43 zł) | 17 zł | + 149% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (244 zł) | 246 zł | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (186 zł) | 118 zł | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (354 zł) | 310 zł | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (566 zł) | 350 zł | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (99,665 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (4.87 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩79,324 (266 zł) | 94 zł | + 181% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 92% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (22 zł) | 28 zł | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (95 zł) | 101 zł | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (55 zł) | 17 zł | + 225% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (30 zł) | 11 zł | + 166% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (29 zł) | 10 zł | + 200% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (10 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (55 zł) | 36 zł | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (107 zł) | 68 zł | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (72 zł) | 54 zł | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (595 zł) | 133 zł | + 349% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (213 zł) | 138 zł | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (38 zł) | 18 zł | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (1,993 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (0.53 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (220 zł) | 119 zł | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,586 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 16,890 zł (₩5,045,912) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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