Cost of living in South Korea compared to Croatia
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (€5.41) | €8 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (€4.09) | €4.82 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (€2.03) | €1.15 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (€3.52) | €5.58 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (€5.37) | €2.30 | + 133% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (€6) | €5.23 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (€4.71) | €1.37 | + 243% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (€2.88) | €1.16 | + 149% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (€2.11) | €1.47 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (€15) | €6 | + 135% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (€2.41) | €2.23 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (€3.17) | €1.02 | + 211% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (€1,035) | €931 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (€1,334) | €660 | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (€166) | €140 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (€872) | €591 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (€500) | €444 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (€55) | €201 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (€20) | €24 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (€299) | €808 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (€69) | €84 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (€10) | €11 | - 12% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (€59) | €86 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (€46) | €34 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (€66) | €88 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (€102) | €105 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 13% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (€27,087) | €27,558 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (€1.13) | €1.48 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (€40) | €47 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 47% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (€5.51) | €7 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (€8) | €10 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (€27) | €47 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (€14) | €4.01 | + 244% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (€10) | €3.49 | + 196% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (€7) | €3.25 | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (€2.48) | €2.04 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (€4.36) | €2.49 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 13% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (€26) | €49 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (€19) | €13 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (€172) | €30 | + 475% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (€88) | €52 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (€11) | €8 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (€3.80) | €1.89 | + 101% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (€4.57) | €2.68 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (€637) | €824 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (€0.14) | €0.12 | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (€68) | €43 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (€3.24) | €4.84 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 500 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Croatia
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