Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
How much money will you need in Seoul?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 472 prices entered by 94 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 29% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Seoul | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,831 (229 NT$) | 191 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,898 (184 NT$) | 150 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,830 (159 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,887 (67 NT$) | 98 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,431 (150 NT$) | 103 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,120 (190 NT$) | 115 NT$ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,646 (178 NT$) | 250 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,423 (197 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,872 (114 NT$) | 96 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,927 (68 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,558 (480 NT$) | 453 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,389 (79 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,160 (97 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Seoul | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,748,000 (87,483 NT$) | 45,393 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,253,880 (52,608 NT$) | 29,808 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩246,721 (5,759 NT$) | 3,297 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,163,600 (27,160 NT$) | 20,074 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩787,452 (18,380 NT$) | 13,066 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (2,676 NT$) | 1,835 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,294 (730 NT$) | 788 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩378,438 (8,833 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (2,338 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (278 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (333 NT$) | 502 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Seoul | Taipei | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,338 (1,852 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,578 (1,367 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,660 (2,093 NT$) | 2,868 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (3,372 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Seoul | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,899,500 (977,986 NT$) | 904,934 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,882 (44 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,561 (1,320 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,948 (326 NT$) | 282 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Seoul | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (134 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (148 NT$) | 237 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩46,951 (1,096 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (368 NT$) | 327 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (251 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (194 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (72 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (96 NT$) | 88 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,393 (429 NT$) | 766 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Seoul | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,591 (714 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,080 (655 NT$) | 643 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,044 (3,852 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,068 (1,589 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (309 NT$) | 422 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (126 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,568 (107 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩631,358 (14,737 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (4.83 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,194 (1,685 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (105 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 19% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 22% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02334
TWD
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 472 prices entered by 94 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 209% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 51% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 26% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 50% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Medellín is about the same as in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 87% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Perth, Scotland is 35% more expensive than in Toluca
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 18% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 8% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
Compare other countries
Are you moving to Seoul? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?
Find out what is the real equivalent in Seoul of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.
Get a Salary Calculation for Seoul
Do you live in Taipei? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Victoria costs C$45 (11 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in São José dos Campos costs R$ 79,000 (13 minutes ago)
- Nice dinner at an italian restaurant, dinner for two in Queretaro costs Mex$ 800 (31 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Moscow costs руб 190 (32 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in La Plata costs ARS $1,500 (38 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Vancouver, Washington costs $12 (about 1 hour ago)