Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Verona, Italy
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (€4.83) | €8 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (€4.03) | €4.33 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (€1.72) | €1.37 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (€3.07) | €4.20 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (€4.61) | €1.87 | + 147% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (€10) | €5.74 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (€4.99) | €1.70 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (€3.01) | €1.39 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (€1.77) | €1.38 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (€20) | €7 | + 199% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (€1.95) | €2.27 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (€2.51) | €1.03 | + 144% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,053,430 (€1,512) | €965 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (€1,013) | €672 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (€220) | €178 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (€947) | €630 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (€556) | €483 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (€80) | €100 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (€22) | €24 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (€267) | €431 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (€77) | €122 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (€7) | €4.99 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (€54) | €94 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (€41) | €35 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (€78) | €91 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (€124) | €130 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (€21,927) | €20,723 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (€1.07) | €1.45 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩79,324 (€58) | €34 | + 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (€11) | €20 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (€5.01) | €8 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (€4.79) | €8 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (€21) | €99 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (€12) | €5.45 | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (€7) | €3.61 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (€6) | €3.88 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (€2.17) | €1.61 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (€1.92) | €2.34 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (€12) | €19 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (€23) | €39 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (€16) | €16 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (€131) | €94 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (€47) | €58 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (€3.45) | €1.45 | + 137% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (€3.76) | €4.61 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (€438) | €447 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (€48) | €48 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,586 (€3.38) | €5.29 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,099 (₩4,208,695) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Verona.
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