- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Estonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 81% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,678 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,404 (€5.06) | €5.68 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,427 (€4.28) | €3.18 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,577 (€2.03) | €0.77 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,515 (€2.78) | €1.56 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,349 (€4.22) | €1.95 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,035 (€9) | €3.82 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (€5.29) | €1.32 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (€3.32) | €0.42 | + 695% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (€1.98) | €1.24 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,362 (€15) | €9 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,907 (€2.30) | €1.64 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,149 (€2.49) | €0.63 | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 20% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,489,180 (€1,176) | €880 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,103,290 (€871) | €638 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩172,687 (€136) | €193 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,033,360 (€816) | €566 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩630,573 (€498) | €397 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩164,223 (€130) | €138 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,674 (€20) | €16 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩520,784 (€411) | €357 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,722 (€81) | €126 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,523 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,137 (€12) | €11 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 16% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (€57) | €73 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩53,941 (€43) | €32 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,298 (€79) | €73 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (€129) | €100 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 48% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,874,500 (€23,586) | €18,191 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (€1.21) | €1.24 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,250 (€49) | €23 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,899 (€4.66) | €10 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩35,877 (€28) | €30 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,533 (€10) | €4.80 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (€7) | €3.65 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,121 (€4.83) | €3.39 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,845 (€3.04) | €1.70 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,228 (€1.76) | €2.75 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,690 (€14) | €15 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 39% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (€23) | €23 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,471 (€15) | €14 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,754 (€83) | €54 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩62,804 (€50) | €46 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,090 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,903 (€3.87) | €2.84 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,757 (€3.76) | €3.56 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (€481) | €540 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩270 (€0.21) | €1.50 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,616 (€64) | €54 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.55) | €4.13 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,150 prices entered by 434 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 17% more expensive than in Estonia
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