- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 64% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,025 (52 kn) | 67 kn | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,426 (37 kn) | 38 kn | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (27 kn) | 29 kn | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,484 (14 kn) | 7 kn | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,658 (21 kn) | 17 kn | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (29 kn) | 11 kn | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (63 kn) | 42 kn | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (39 kn) | 8 kn | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (31 kn) | 5.20 kn | + 495% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (14 kn) | 8 kn | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (120 kn) | 47 kn | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (16 kn) | 12 kn | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (17 kn) | 5.69 kn | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 45% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,470,030 (8,544 kn) | 4,748 kn | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (6,596 kn) | 3,528 kn | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (852 kn) | 986 kn | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (5,128 kn) | 3,204 kn | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (3,315 kn) | 2,323 kn | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩108,724 (632 kn) | 703 kn | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,238 (152 kn) | 137 kn | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (2,977 kn) | 2,792 kn | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (564 kn) | 709 kn | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (66 kn) | 54 kn | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (83 kn) | 41 kn | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 7% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (460 kn) | 645 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,151 (257 kn) | 247 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,357 (560 kn) | 626 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (807 kn) | 758 kn | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 8% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,995,700 (180,145 kn) | 146,578 kn | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (9 kn) | 10 kn | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (354 kn) | 332 kn | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (33 kn) | 54 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (41 kn) | 67 kn | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (197 kn) | 257 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,913 (69 kn) | 28 kn | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,145 (42 kn) | 24 kn | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (45 kn) | 23 kn | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,084 (18 kn) | 9 kn | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (16 kn) | 15 kn | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (100 kn) | 56 kn | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 37% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (183 kn) | 168 kn | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (118 kn) | 70 kn | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (539 kn) | 262 kn | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (331 kn) | 341 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,682 (50 kn) | 47 kn | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (30 kn) | 13 kn | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (28 kn) | 15 kn | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (3,354 kn) | 3,756 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (2.22 kn) | 0.79 kn | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,123 (402 kn) | 282 kn | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (26 kn) | 28 kn | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00581
HRK
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,451 prices entered by 432 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 33% more expensive than in Croatia
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