Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 ($8) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 ($5.94) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 ($4.96) | $3.57 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 ($2.11) | $1.76 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 ($3.78) | $3.38 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 ($5.67) | $4.54 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 ($12) | $4.57 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 ($6) | $5.76 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 ($3.70) | $3.01 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 ($2.17) | $1.73 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,826 ($23) | $15 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 ($2.40) | $1.38 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 ($3.09) | $2.04 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,053,430 ($1,859) | $1,495 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 ($1,245) | $929 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 ($270) | $166 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 ($1,164) | $751 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 ($684) | $526 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 ($99) | $122 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 ($27) | $42 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 ($328) | $358 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 ($95) | $92 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 ($9) | $6 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 ($12) | $16 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 ($66) | $45 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 ($50) | $50 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 ($96) | $86 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 ($153) | $90 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 56% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 ($26,955) | $25,348 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 ($1.32) | $0.75 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩77,007 ($70) | $33 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,747 ($13) | $19 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 ($6) | $6 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 ($5.89) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 ($26) | $38 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 ($15) | $5.84 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 ($8) | $3.56 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 ($8) | $4.19 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 ($2.66) | $3.00 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 ($2.36) | $2.31 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 ($15) | $23 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 ($29) | $37 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 ($19) | $16 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 ($161) | $60 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 ($58) | $69 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 ($10) | $8 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 ($4.25) | $3.24 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 ($4.62) | $2.85 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 ($539) | $462 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 ($0.14) | $0.12 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 ($60) | $35 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,586 ($4.15) | $9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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