Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Seoul | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (628 MT) | 756 MT | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (385 MT) | 348 MT | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (281 MT) | 435 MT | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (134 MT) | 92 MT | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (273 MT) | 117 MT | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (391 MT) | 78 MT | + 399% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (499 MT) | 317 MT | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (392 MT) | 136 MT | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (186 MT) | 55 MT | + 237% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (144 MT) | 69 MT | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (1,069 MT) | 585 MT | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (157 MT) | 82 MT | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (214 MT) | 24 MT | + 807% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Seoul | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (177,955 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (114,368 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (13,042 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 339% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (59,106 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (43,059 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (5,474 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 321% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (1,388 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (19,978 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (4,782 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (568 MT) | 269 MT | + 111% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (681 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (3,816 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (2,958 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (4,486 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (6,895 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (1,784,867 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 157% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (80 MT) | 79 MT | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (2,784 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (764 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (274 MT) | 269 MT | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (302 MT) | 568 MT | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (1,564 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (752 MT) | 313 MT | + 140% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (512 MT) | 173 MT | + 195% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (397 MT) | 252 MT | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (148 MT) | 119 MT | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (196 MT) | 119 MT | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (762 MT) | 551 MT | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 42% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Seoul | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (1,506 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (1,308 MT) | 730 MT | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (9,365 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 569% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (3,867 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (631 MT) | 325 MT | + 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (263 MT) | 197 MT | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (246 MT) | 75 MT | + 229% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (37,025 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (9 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (3,715 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (215 MT) | 127 MT | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 265 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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