Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Thane, India
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 119% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (₨598) | ₨844 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (₨424) | ₨288 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (₨354) | ₨124 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (₨151) | ₨62 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (₨270) | ₨64 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (₨405) | ₨37 | + 992% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (₨841) | ₨274 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (₨438) | ₨168 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (₨264) | ₨24 | + 1018% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (₨155) | ₨138 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (₨1,735) | ₨588 | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (₨171) | ₨73 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (₨221) | ₨31 | + 622% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 199% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,053,430 (₨132,853) | ₨34,699 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (₨89,000) | ₨22,512 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (₨19,311) | ₨5,414 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (₨83,196) | ₨21,166 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (₨48,879) | ₨12,897 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (₨7,070) | ₨2,613 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (₨1,947) | ₨800 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (₨23,425) | ₨35,364 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (₨6,760) | ₨15,424 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (₨643) | ₨395 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (₨829) | ₨548 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 79% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (₨4,715) | ₨2,258 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (₨3,598) | ₨2,459 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (₨6,840) | ₨3,268 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (₨10,932) | ₨2,619 | + 317% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 199% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (₨1,926,437) | ₨830,309 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (₨94) | ₨83 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩79,324 (₨5,132) | ₨945 | + 443% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (₨951) | ₨189 | + 403% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 152% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (₨440) | ₨102 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (₨421) | ₨461 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (₨1,832) | ₨591 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (₨1,055) | ₨260 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (₨575) | ₨183 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (₨557) | ₨181 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (₨190) | ₨125 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (₨168) | ₨79 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (₨1,056) | ₨216 | + 388% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 45% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (₨2,063) | ₨923 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (₨1,382) | ₨496 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (₨11,499) | ₨1,737 | + 562% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (₨4,115) | ₨2,000 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (₨739) | ₨483 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (₨303) | ₨222 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (₨330) | ₨212 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (₨38,518) | ₨35,595 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (₨10) | ₨20 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (₨4,254) | ₨2,228 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,586 (₨297) | ₨251 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 398 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨230,063 (₩3,555,937) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨97,000 in Thane.
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