Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 41% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,253 ($8) | $24 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,261 ($5.75) | $13 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩3,856 ($2.68) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,947 ($2.05) | $1.32 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,729 ($3.99) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,031 ($5.59) | $5.51 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,585 ($5.98) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩10,032 ($7) | $3.69 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,271 ($2.97) | $1.60 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,599 ($2.51) | $3.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩28,976 ($20) | $17 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,163 ($2.20) | $3.04 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,218 ($2.94) | $2.69 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 39% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,572,780 ($2,488) | $2,686 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,874,210 ($1,305) | $2,329 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 ($190) | $258 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,363,380 ($949) | $1,890 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩727,013 ($506) | $1,411 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩118,797 ($83) | $163 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,706 ($21) | $60 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 ($291) | $334 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 ($70) | $155 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,869 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 ($10) | $27 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩84,222 ($59) | $54 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩64,872 ($45) | $43 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,439 ($84) | $103 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩170,960 ($119) | $137 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 48% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,646,900 ($24,123) | $29,262 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,677 ($1.17) | $1.24 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,588 ($44) | $100 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,055 ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 51% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 ($4.00) | $10 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 ($4.41) | $13 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,765 ($23) | $213 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 ($11) | $8 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 ($7) | $4.80 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 ($5.78) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 ($2.15) | $6 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 ($2.86) | $2.42 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,604 ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 50% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 ($22) | $63 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩29,910 ($21) | $40 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩195,379 ($136) | $249 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,200 ($44) | $101 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 ($9) | $13 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,039 ($3.51) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,084 ($3.54) | $8 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 ($540) | $384 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 ($0.13) | $0.39 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,403 ($52) | $58 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 ($3.13) | $11 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 306 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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