- 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 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,433 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,519 (8 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (18 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (20 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 572% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (20 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 891% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (66 zł) | 20 zł | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,806 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 179% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (9,946 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (4,579 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (847 zł) | 519 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (3,280 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (2,156 zł) | 844 zł | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (424 zł) | 275 zł | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (88 zł) | 47 zł | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩566,850 (1,863 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,193 (316 zł) | 419 zł | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,321 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,692 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 232% | |
| 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 (378 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 (373 zł) | 282 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (428 zł) | 297 zł | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (100,266 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (6 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (148 zł) | 75 zł | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,324 (34 zł) | 26 zł | + 30% | |
| 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) | ₩5,623 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,419 (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩36,263 (119 zł) | 103 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,213 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,180 (30 zł) | 12 zł | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,158 (30 zł) | 11 zł | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,605 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,867 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩20,579 (68 zł) | 30 zł | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,821 (111 zł) | 63 zł | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (59 zł) | 44 zł | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩135,874 (447 zł) | 126 zł | + 254% | |
| 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 | ₩10,430 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩559,593 (1,840 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (0.57 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (277 zł) | 108 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,027 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,133 zł
(₩4,603,417)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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