Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Seoul | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (5,918 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (3,622 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (2,650 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (1,258 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (2,573 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (3,680 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (4,699 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (3,687 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (1,752 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (1,353 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 117% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (10,069 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (1,482 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (2,017 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 31% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Seoul | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (1,675,800 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (1,077,001 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (122,820 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (556,603 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (405,484 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (51,544 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (13,074 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (188,130 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (45,034 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (5,346 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (6,413 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 8% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (35,933 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (27,853 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (42,241 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (64,933 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (16,808,036 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (756 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (26,221 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (7,196 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Seoul | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (2,584 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (2,848 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (14,724 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (7,081 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (4,826 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (3,734 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (1,391 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (1,843 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (7,172 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Seoul | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (14,179 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (12,320 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (88,186 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (36,420 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (5,944 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (2,477 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (2,321 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (348,663 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (83 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (34,980 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (2,023 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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