Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 35% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Seoul | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (153 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (93 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (68 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (32 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (66 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (95 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (121 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (95 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (45 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (35 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (259 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (38 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (52 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 126% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Seoul | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (43,184 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (27,754 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (3,165 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (14,343 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (10,449 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (1,328 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (337 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (4,848 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (1,161 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (138 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (165 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 49% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Seoul | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (926 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (718 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (1,089 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (1,673 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (433,132 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (19 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (676 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (185 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 33% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Seoul | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (67 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (73 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (379 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (182 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (124 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 146% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (96 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (36 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (48 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (185 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 121% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Seoul | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (365 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (317 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (2,272 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (939 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (153 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (64 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (60 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (8,985 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (2.13 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (901 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (52 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 155 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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