Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,831 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,898 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,830 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,887 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 1.75 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,431 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,120 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 4.35 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,646 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,423 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 3.48 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,872 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 2.41 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,927 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.04 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,558 (CHF 14) | CHF 16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,389 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.02 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,160 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 2.87 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,748,000 (CHF 2,636) | CHF 3,666 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,253,880 (CHF 1,585) | CHF 2,602 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩246,721 (CHF 174) | CHF 153 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,163,600 (CHF 818) | CHF 1,988 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩787,452 (CHF 554) | CHF 1,421 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (CHF 81) | CHF 94 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,294 (CHF 22) | CHF 50 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩378,438 (CHF 266) | CHF 412 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (CHF 70) | CHF 115 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (CHF 10) | CHF 34 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,338 (CHF 56) | CHF 124 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,578 (CHF 41) | CHF 52 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,660 (CHF 63) | CHF 110 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (CHF 102) | CHF 191 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,899,500 (CHF 29,466) | CHF 31,103 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,882 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.91 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,561 (CHF 40) | CHF 86 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,948 (CHF 10) | CHF 48 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 15 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 24 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩46,951 (CHF 33) | CHF 135 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.85 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (CHF 5.84) | CHF 5.61 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.41 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 3.16 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,393 (CHF 13) | CHF 53 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Seoul | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,591 (CHF 22) | CHF 70 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,080 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,044 (CHF 116) | CHF 138 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,068 (CHF 48) | CHF 121 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 5.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,568 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩631,358 (CHF 444) | CHF 526 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,194 (CHF 51) | CHF 81 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 11 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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