Cost of living in South Korea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,728 (Taka 788) | Taka 324 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,824 (Taka 634) | Taka 492 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,884 (Taka 558) | Taka 196 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,888 (Taka 234) | Taka 92 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,434 (Taka 521) | Taka 135 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (Taka 651) | Taka 78 | + 735% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (Taka 647) | Taka 608 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,424 (Taka 682) | Taka 223 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (Taka 397) | Taka 33 | + 1112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,924 (Taka 237) | Taka 384 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (Taka 1,684) | Taka 1,406 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,925 (Taka 318) | Taka 111 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,099 (Taka 332) | Taka 70 | + 372% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 257% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (Taka 301,987) | Taka 43,758 | + 590% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,236,600 (Taka 181,177) | Taka 25,202 | + 619% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩272,954 (Taka 22,111) | Taka 3,035 | + 629% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,095,220 (Taka 88,719) | Taka 22,952 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩714,933 (Taka 57,913) | Taka 18,549 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩120,000 (Taka 9,721) | Taka 7,137 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (Taka 2,449) | Taka 1,213 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (Taka 17,747) | Taka 31,061 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (Taka 8,101) | Taka 17,904 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (Taka 1,298) | Taka 417 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (Taka 1,169) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,132 (Taka 6,653) | Taka 2,410 | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩59,762 (Taka 4,841) | Taka 3,066 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,430 (Taka 7,649) | Taka 6,410 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (Taka 12,025) | Taka 4,273 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,461,500 (Taka 3,358,606) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,846 (Taka 150) | Taka 107 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,684 (Taka 4,592) | Taka 2,440 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 198% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (Taka 647) | Taka 285 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (Taka 972) | Taka 513 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩42,086 (Taka 3,409) | Taka 1,500 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (Taka 1,704) | Taka 425 | + 301% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (Taka 1,215) | Taka 333 | + 265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (Taka 781) | Taka 376 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (Taka 291) | Taka 85 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (Taka 667) | Taka 89 | + 651% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (Taka 1,038) | Taka 445 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (Taka 2,671) | Taka 1,308 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,078 (Taka 2,274) | Taka 852 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩270,239 (Taka 21,891) | Taka 1,768 | + 1138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,904 (Taka 5,501) | Taka 2,051 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (Taka 1,268) | Taka 999 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (Taka 438) | Taka 248 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (Taka 374) | Taka 565 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩780,501 (Taka 63,225) | Taka 35,756 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (Taka 17) | Taka 2.94 | + 471% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,504 (Taka 6,845) | Taka 2,601 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Taka 365) | Taka 287 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 994 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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