Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Macao
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 29% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Seoul | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (80 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (49 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (36 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (17 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (35 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (50 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (63 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (50 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (24 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (18 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (136 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (20 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (27 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 102% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Seoul | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (22,578 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (14,511 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (1,655 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (7,499 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (5,463 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (694 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (176 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (2,535 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (607 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (72 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (86 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 105% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (484 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (375 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (569 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (875 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (226,458 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (10 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (353 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (97 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 4% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Seoul | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (35 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (38 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (198 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (95 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (65 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (50 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (19 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (25 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (97 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 31% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Seoul | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (191 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (166 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (1,188 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (491 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (80 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (33 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (31 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (4,698 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (1.12 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (471 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (27 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 146 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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