- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Poland
- Seoul
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,750 (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,478 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,709 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,587 (8 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 228% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,310 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,545 (18 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,254 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,014 (19 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 579% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,988 (19 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 654% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,461 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (63 zł) | 20 zł | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩3,053 (10 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,641 (8 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 168% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,025,580 (9,566 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,392,850 (4,404 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩257,684 (815 zł) | 519 zł | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩997,833 (3,155 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩655,965 (2,074 zł) | 844 zł | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩128,842 (407 zł) | 275 zł | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,667 (84 zł) | 47 zł | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩637,846 (2,017 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,689 (359 zł) | 419 zł | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,715 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,486 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩115,000 (364 zł) | 275 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩62,434 (197 zł) | 113 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,333 (358 zł) | 283 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩130,170 (412 zł) | 298 zł | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,500,000 (96,433 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,848 (5.84 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩45,000 (142 zł) | 75 zł | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,684 (34 zł) | 26 zł | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,048 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,301 (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩37,552 (119 zł) | 100 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,369 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,360 (30 zł) | 12 zł | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,935 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,689 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,297 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩20,738 (66 zł) | 28 zł | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,115 (102 zł) | 63 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (57 zł) | 44 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩130,805 (414 zł) | 115 zł | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (126 zł) | 90 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,383 (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,570 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩570,817 (1,805 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩172 (0.54 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,286 (266 zł) | 108 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,065 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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