Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,666 (€8) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,590 (€5.14) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,492 (€4.28) | €4.32 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,616 (€2.04) | €1.42 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,057 (€3.17) | €4.15 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,919 (€4.62) | €1.94 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,747 (€8) | €5.62 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,561 (€5.12) | €1.75 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,883 (€3.81) | €1.56 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,553 (€1.99) | €1.58 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩27,711 (€22) | €7 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,826 (€2.20) | €2.26 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,461 (€2.70) | €1.49 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,626,640 (€1,269) | €1,114 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,288,260 (€1,005) | €675 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩249,962 (€195) | €191 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩861,693 (€672) | €638 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩650,999 (€508) | €484 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩133,081 (€104) | €100 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,040 (€24) | €24 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩553,119 (€432) | €438 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (€82) | €122 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,981 (€9) | €4.73 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,492 (€15) | €9 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩77,299 (€60) | €94 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,504 (€48) | €34 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,313 (€88) | €89 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩169,672 (€132) | €127 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩33,342,800 (€26,012) | €20,908 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,459 (€1.14) | €1.52 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,891 (€51) | €33 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,540 (€11) | €20 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,168 (€4.81) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (€5.07) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,910 (€26) | €99 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,821 (€12) | €5.09 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,949 (€8) | €3.61 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,710 (€8) | €3.88 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,936 (€2.29) | €1.61 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,603 (€2.03) | €2.34 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,140 (€12) | €19 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,352 (€23) | €41 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,834 (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩197,817 (€154) | €94 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,605 (€47) | €57 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,092 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,092 (€3.97) | €1.41 | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,645 (€3.62) | €4.40 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩563,880 (€440) | €444 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩64,430 (€50) | €50 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,660 (€3.64) | €5.26 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 667 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least €3,973 (₩5,092,067) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Verona.
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