Cost of living in South Korea compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 228% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 228% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
South Korea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (E£ 426) | E£ 245 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (E£ 277) | E£ 166 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (E£ 209) | E£ 114 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (E£ 104) | E£ 32 | + 226% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (E£ 180) | E£ 64 | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (E£ 274) | E£ 14 | + 1884% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (E£ 316) | E£ 98 | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (E£ 241) | E£ 37 | + 544% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (E£ 147) | E£ 15 | + 853% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (E£ 108) | E£ 51 | + 113% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (E£ 775) | E£ 234 | + 232% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (E£ 123) | E£ 22 | + 449% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (E£ 162) | E£ 14 | + 1048% | |
Housing | + 188% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 188% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
South Korea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (E£ 52,918) | E£ 24,504 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (E£ 68,232) | E£ 12,343 | + 453% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (E£ 8,471) | E£ 1,497 | + 466% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (E£ 44,601) | E£ 13,219 | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (E£ 25,581) | E£ 7,080 | + 261% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (E£ 2,822) | E£ 1,310 | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (E£ 1,001) | E£ 303 | + 231% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (E£ 15,287) | E£ 13,094 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (E£ 3,528) | E£ 10,228 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (E£ 565) | E£ 193 | + 193% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (E£ 509) | E£ 133 | + 284% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 7% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
South Korea | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (E£ 3,027) | E£ 2,437 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (E£ 2,337) | E£ 1,995 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (E£ 3,401) | E£ 5,429 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (E£ 5,237) | E£ 4,987 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 108% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
South Korea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (E£ 1,385,388) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (E£ 58) | E£ 11 | + 405% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (E£ 2,062) | E£ 620 | + 232% | |
Personal Care | + 282% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 282% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
South Korea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (E£ 282) | E£ 56 | + 404% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (E£ 423) | E£ 112 | + 279% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (E£ 1,400) | E£ 419 | + 235% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (E£ 706) | E£ 76 | + 832% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (E£ 529) | E£ 125 | + 323% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (E£ 340) | E£ 100 | + 239% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (E£ 127) | E£ 63 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (E£ 223) | E£ 43 | + 418% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (E£ 506) | E£ 134 | + 278% | |
Entertainment | + 148% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 148% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
South Korea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (E£ 1,313) | E£ 576 | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (E£ 965) | E£ 278 | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (E£ 8,811) | E£ 1,113 | + 691% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (E£ 4,496) | E£ 931 | + 383% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (E£ 552) | E£ 130 | + 325% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (E£ 194) | E£ 75 | + 159% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (E£ 234) | E£ 218 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (E£ 32,595) | E£ 19,450 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (E£ 7) | E£ 3.15 | + 131% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (E£ 3,481) | E£ 1,592 | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (E£ 166) | E£ 62 | + 168% | |
TOTAL | + 152% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,023 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 152% more expensive than in Egypt
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