Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 77% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 125% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 125% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,831 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,898 (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,876 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,887 (9 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,431 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,120 (26 zł) | 7 zł | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,646 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,442 (27 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 830% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,872 (16 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,927 (9 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,934 (70 zł) | 27 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,389 (11 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,160 (13 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 360% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 167% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (11,966 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,298,100 (7,376 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (877 zł) | 602 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,185,010 (3,804 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩787,452 (2,528 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (368 zł) | 235 zł | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,294 (100 zł) | 50 zł | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩378,438 (1,215 zł) | 1,655 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (322 zł) | 303 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (38 zł) | 23 zł | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,338 (255 zł) | 278 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,578 (188 zł) | 192 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,660 (288 zł) | 281 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (464 zł) | 260 zł | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 62% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,899,500 (134,486 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,882 (6 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,561 (182 zł) | 100 zł | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,952 (45 zł) | 26 zł | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 36% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (18 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (20 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩46,951 (151 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (51 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (34 zł) | 11 zł | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (27 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (10 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (13 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,393 (59 zł) | 30 zł | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,591 (98 zł) | 71 zł | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,080 (90 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,044 (530 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,068 (218 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (42 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (17 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (15 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩588,407 (1,889 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (0.66 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,194 (232 zł) | 113 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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