Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 25% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (102 kr) | 117 kr | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (62 kr) | 93 kr | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (46 kr) | 55 kr | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (22 kr) | 15 kr | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (44 kr) | 38 kr | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (63 kr) | 34 kr | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (81 kr) | 53 kr | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (63 kr) | 33 kr | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (30 kr) | 16 kr | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (23 kr) | 19 kr | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (173 kr) | 103 kr | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (25 kr) | 23 kr | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (35 kr) | 14 kr | + 156% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (28,825 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (18,525 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (2,113 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (9,574 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (6,975 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (887 kr) | 410 kr | + 116% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (225 kr) | 359 kr | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (3,236 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (775 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (92 kr) | 67 kr | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (110 kr) | 166 kr | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (618 kr) | 992 kr | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (479 kr) | 419 kr | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (727 kr) | 933 kr | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (1,117 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (289,111 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (13 kr) | 17 kr | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (451 kr) | 606 kr | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (124 kr) | 319 kr | - 61% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (44 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (49 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (253 kr) | 260 kr | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (122 kr) | 41 kr | + 198% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (83 kr) | 31 kr | + 172% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (64 kr) | 28 kr | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (24 kr) | 28 kr | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (32 kr) | 21 kr | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (123 kr) | 295 kr | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (244 kr) | 415 kr | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (212 kr) | 274 kr | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (1,517 kr) | 819 kr | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (626 kr) | 750 kr | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (102 kr) | 140 kr | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (43 kr) | 42 kr | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (40 kr) | 72 kr | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (5,997 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (1.42 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (602 kr) | 290 kr | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (35 kr) | 67 kr | - 48% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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