Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Turin, Italy
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
| 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 (€4.89) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (€4.08) | €4.03 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (€1.74) | €1.19 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (€3.11) | €3.09 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (€4.67) | €2.03 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (€10) | €5.73 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (€5.04) | €1.47 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (€3.04) | €1.23 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (€1.79) | €1.23 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,826 (€19) | €7 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (€1.97) | €1.92 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (€2.54) | €0.96 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,053,430 (€1,529) | €917 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (€1,025) | €659 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (€222) | €153 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (€958) | €541 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (€563) | €430 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (€81) | €87 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (€22) | €26 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (€270) | €364 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (€78) | €91 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Turin (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (€54) | €79 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (€41) | €37 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (€79) | €74 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (€126) | €120 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (€22,177) | €22,398 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (€1.08) | €1.44 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩77,007 (€57) | €38 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,747 (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (€5.07) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (€4.84) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (€21) | €100 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (€12) | €4.62 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (€7) | €2.95 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (€6) | €2.53 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (€2.19) | €1.72 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (€1.94) | €2.07 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (€12) | €17 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (€24) | €31 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (€16) | €15 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (€132) | €85 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (€47) | €67 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (€9) | €8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (€3.49) | €1.56 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (€3.80) | €4.37 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (€443) | €448 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (€0.12) | €0.16 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (€49) | €42 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,586 (€3.42) | €5.42 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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