Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 54% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 106% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Seoul | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (44,582 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (27,288 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (19,962 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (9,475 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (19,385 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 291% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (27,723 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (35,400 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (27,777 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (13,195 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (10,194 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 240% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (75,856 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 279% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (11,162 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 365% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (15,197 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 407% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 87% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Seoul | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (12,624,288 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1162% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (8,113,362 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 914% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (925,240 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (4,193,049 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (3,054,629 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (388,296 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (98,490 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (1,417,239 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (339,255 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (40,272 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 437% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (48,309 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Seoul | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (270,695 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (209,821 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (318,213 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (489,162 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Seoul | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (126,619,778 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (5,696 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (197,532 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (54,210 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Seoul | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (19,465 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (21,457 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (110,922 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (53,344 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (36,354 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (28,129 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (10,476 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (13,886 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (54,030 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 30% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Seoul | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (106,813 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (92,809 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (664,331 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (274,361 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 684% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (44,778 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (18,658 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 366% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (17,485 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 483% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (2,626,580 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (624 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (263,515 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15,239 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 408% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 143 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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