Cost of living in South Korea compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 56% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,162 (52 kn) | 82 kn | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,307 (35 kn) | 46 kn | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,987 (34 kn) | 33 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,684 (15 kn) | 7 kn | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,039 (34 kn) | 19 kn | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,547 (42 kn) | 13 kn | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (90 kn) | 41 kn | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,252 (46 kn) | 9 kn | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,965 (22 kn) | 6 kn | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,750 (15 kn) | 13 kn | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (122 kn) | 61 kn | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,218 (18 kn) | 13 kn | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,056 (17 kn) | 5.55 kn | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 102% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,993,990 (16,837 kn) | 5,124 kn | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,538,620 (8,653 kn) | 3,039 kn | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩404,245 (2,273 kn) | 1,120 kn | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,274,080 (7,165 kn) | 3,338 kn | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩778,808 (4,380 kn) | 2,929 kn | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (488 kn) | 765 kn | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,579 (161 kn) | 136 kn | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩312,531 (1,758 kn) | 3,849 kn | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (503 kn) | 598 kn | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,315 (75 kn) | 63 kn | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩18,786 (106 kn) | 68 kn | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (392 kn) | 470 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,630 (296 kn) | 230 kn | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,867 (505 kn) | 645 kn | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (719 kn) | 614 kn | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (197,339 kn) | 153,555 kn | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,780 (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,034 (332 kn) | 334 kn | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 50% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩16,011 (90 kn) | 35 kn | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (25 kn) | 63 kn | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩24,017 (135 kn) | 307 kn | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (118 kn) | 39 kn | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (60 kn) | 28 kn | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,744 (32 kn) | 23 kn | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,884 (33 kn) | 13 kn | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,228 (18 kn) | 16 kn | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,160 (91 kn) | 66 kn | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| South Korea | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,483 (166 kn) | 182 kn | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩23,679 (133 kn) | 96 kn | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩273,150 (1,536 kn) | 258 kn | + 495% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩65,687 (369 kn) | 409 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩40,981 (230 kn) | 56 kn | + 313% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,874 (33 kn) | 12 kn | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,008 (23 kn) | 16 kn | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩688,756 (3,873 kn) | 4,347 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩149 (0.84 kn) | 1.00 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩68,568 (386 kn) | 244 kn | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (25 kn) | 30 kn | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 44% more expensive than in Croatia
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