Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Saint-Pierre, Reunion
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (€4.93) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (€4.12) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (€1.75) | €0.89 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (€3.14) | €3.70 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (€4.71) | €1.87 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (€10) | €4.11 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (€5.09) | €3.63 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (€3.07) | €3.58 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (€1.80) | €2.06 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (€20) | €7 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (€1.99) | €2.05 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (€2.56) | €1.28 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 30% more expensive than in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,028,480 (€1,525) | €783 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (€1,034) | €650 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (€224) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (€967) | €580 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (€568) | €450 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (€82) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (€23) | €39 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (€272) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (€79) | €50 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (€7) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (€55) | €100 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (€42) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (€79) | €120 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (€127) | €150 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (€22,383) | €28,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (€1.09) | €1.29 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,999 (€61) | €36 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (€5.11) | €3.90 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (€4.89) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (€21) | €8 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (€12) | €4.89 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (€7) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (€6) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (€2.21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (€1.96) | €2.00 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (€12) | €18 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (€24) | €40 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (€16) | €20 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (€134) | €46 | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (€48) | €73 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (€9) | €9 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (€3.52) | €4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (€3.84) | €2.00 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (€448) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (€0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (€49) | €35 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,637 (€3.49) | €6 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 240 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Saint-Pierre (Reunion)
For example, you would need at least €2,647 (₩3,520,926) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,400 in Saint-Pierre.
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