- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 65% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (51 kn) | 64 kn | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (37 kn) | 37 kn | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (28 kn) | 28 kn | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (14 kn) | 7 kn | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (19 kn) | 17 kn | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (30 kn) | 12 kn | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (62 kn) | 38 kn | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (38 kn) | 8 kn | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (24 kn) | 5.11 kn | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (14 kn) | 8 kn | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (110 kn) | 47 kn | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (19 kn) | 5.66 kn | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 51% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,541,380 (8,765 kn) | 4,738 kn | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (6,303 kn) | 3,332 kn | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (847 kn) | 1,072 kn | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (5,653 kn) | 3,130 kn | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (3,483 kn) | 2,132 kn | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (752 kn) | 719 kn | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (146 kn) | 134 kn | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (2,912 kn) | 2,652 kn | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (552 kn) | 660 kn | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (65 kn) | 54 kn | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (77 kn) | 42 kn | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 4% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (477 kn) | 616 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (311 kn) | 263 kn | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (551 kn) | 626 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (871 kn) | 753 kn | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (174,356 kn) | 153,919 kn | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (9 kn) | 10 kn | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,989 (375 kn) | 330 kn | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 23% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (32 kn) | 52 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (40 kn) | 80 kn | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (185 kn) | 264 kn | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (58 kn) | 24 kn | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (46 kn) | 24 kn | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (44 kn) | 22 kn | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (17 kn) | 9 kn | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (15 kn) | 15 kn | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (104 kn) | 55 kn | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 44% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (174 kn) | 151 kn | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (117 kn) | 69 kn | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (676 kn) | 227 kn | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (344 kn) | 318 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (52 kn) | 45 kn | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (28 kn) | 12 kn | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (27 kn) | 20 kn | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩597,994 (3,401 kn) | 3,938 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (2.17 kn) | 0.73 kn | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (437 kn) | 268 kn | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (26 kn) | 27 kn | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00569
HRK
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,244 prices entered by 500 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 36% more expensive than in Croatia
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