- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Poland
- Seoul
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,106 (30 zł) | 30 zł | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,349 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,788 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,473 (8 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,556 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,519 (15 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩9,157 (31 zł) | 11 zł | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,217 (21 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 619% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,140 (14 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 508% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,549 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,110 (67 zł) | 24 zł | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,842 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,719 (12 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 536% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,649,970 (5,505 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,283,570 (4,282 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩137,665 (459 zł) | 519 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,246,810 (4,160 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩686,765 (2,291 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩125,855 (420 zł) | 291 zł | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,354 (91 zł) | 44 zł | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩566,850 (1,891 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,193 (321 zł) | 419 zł | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,321 (41 zł) | 21 zł | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,692 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩68,672 (229 zł) | 264 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,314 (181 zł) | 118 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,417 (338 zł) | 276 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩160,819 (537 zł) | 299 zł | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,814,700 (106,145 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,577 (5.26 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,567 (212 zł) | 91 zł | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,326 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,918 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,419 (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩36,263 (121 zł) | 100 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,213 (44 zł) | 16 zł | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,180 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,158 (31 zł) | 10 zł | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,605 (9 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,867 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,834 (59 zł) | 30 zł | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,712 (99 zł) | 59 zł | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,487 (68 zł) | 47 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩116,974 (390 zł) | 126 zł | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,072 (220 zł) | 103 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,430 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,025 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,532 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩559,593 (1,867 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩201 (0.67 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,992 (200 zł) | 122 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,107 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,276 zł
(₩5,178,201)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300 zł
in Łódź.
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