Cost of living in South Korea compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
South Korea | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (C$12) | C$24 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (C$2.98) | C$3.28 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (C$5.17) | C$5.88 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (C$8) | C$5.56 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (C$7) | C$5.47 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (C$4.24) | C$3.31 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (C$3.10) | C$4.03 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (C$22) | C$21 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (C$3.54) | C$3.23 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (C$4.67) | C$2.58 | + 81% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
South Korea | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (C$1,521) | C$2,889 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (C$1,961) | C$2,295 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (C$243) | C$240 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (C$1,282) | C$2,062 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (C$735) | C$1,501 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (C$81) | C$128 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (C$29) | C$65 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (C$439) | C$401 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (C$101) | C$213 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (C$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (C$15) | C$30 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Canada | ||||
South Korea | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (C$87) | C$80 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (C$67) | C$57 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (C$98) | C$147 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (C$151) | C$173 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
South Korea | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (C$39,819) | C$33,546 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (C$1.66) | C$1.60 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (C$59) | C$106 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is about the same as in Canada | ||||
South Korea | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (C$40) | C$103 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (C$20) | C$10 | + 109% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (C$15) | C$6 | + 135% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (C$10) | C$6 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (C$3.64) | C$4.45 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (C$6) | C$3.63 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (C$15) | C$31 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
South Korea | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (C$38) | C$68 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (C$28) | C$31 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (C$253) | C$217 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (C$129) | C$129 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (C$5.59) | C$5.88 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (C$937) | C$808 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (C$0.21) | C$0.44 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (C$100) | C$67 | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (C$4.76) | C$18 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,795 prices entered by 814 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 23% cheaper than in Canada
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