- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 69% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,578 (49 kn) | 65 kn | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,450 (37 kn) | 37 kn | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,309 (31 kn) | 29 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,600 (15 kn) | 7 kn | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,610 (21 kn) | 17 kn | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,361 (31 kn) | 11 kn | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,344 (60 kn) | 36 kn | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (39 kn) | 8 kn | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (24 kn) | 4.86 kn | + 399% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,569 (15 kn) | 8 kn | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,262 (105 kn) | 48 kn | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,836 (16 kn) | 12 kn | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,149 (18 kn) | 5.13 kn | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 54% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,457,940 (8,393 kn) | 4,621 kn | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,137,270 (6,547 kn) | 3,234 kn | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩147,949 (852 kn) | 1,082 kn | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,043,410 (6,007 kn) | 3,045 kn | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩636,443 (3,664 kn) | 2,077 kn | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩144,481 (832 kn) | 758 kn | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,391 (158 kn) | 143 kn | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩534,821 (3,079 kn) | 2,831 kn | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,011 (564 kn) | 680 kn | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (63 kn) | 50 kn | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,088 (70 kn) | 42 kn | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 1% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (417 kn) | 593 kn | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,210 (301 kn) | 274 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,543 (579 kn) | 625 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (937 kn) | 671 kn | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 7% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,874,500 (171,980 kn) | 152,134 kn | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (9 kn) | 10 kn | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩64,098 (369 kn) | 336 kn | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 37% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,899 (34 kn) | 54 kn | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (56 kn) | 73 kn | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,478 (198 kn) | 258 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,117 (81 kn) | 22 kn | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (54 kn) | 25 kn | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (41 kn) | 21 kn | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (19 kn) | 9 kn | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (14 kn) | 15 kn | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,991 (104 kn) | 53 kn | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 30% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (170 kn) | 156 kn | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,780 (114 kn) | 67 kn | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,754 (609 kn) | 174 kn | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩61,527 (354 kn) | 308 kn | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,169 (59 kn) | 45 kn | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,842 (28 kn) | 12 kn | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,559 (26 kn) | 20 kn | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (3,508 kn) | 3,942 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩202 (1.16 kn) | 0.94 kn | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,616 (464 kn) | 264 kn | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (26 kn) | 27 kn | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00576
HRK
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,660 prices entered by 564 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 35% more expensive than in Croatia
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