- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Estonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 71% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,786 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,558 (€5.11) | €5.60 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (€3.59) | €3.10 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,505 (€1.95) | €0.87 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,709 (€2.89) | €1.89 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (€3.89) | €2.08 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (€8) | €3.62 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (€5.23) | €1.61 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (€4.14) | €0.44 | + 842% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (€1.91) | €1.37 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (€16) | €9 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (€2.08) | €1.78 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (€2.31) | €0.55 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 4% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,470,030 (€1,145) | €934 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (€884) | €605 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (€114) | €188 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (€687) | €609 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (€444) | €422 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩113,174 (€88) | €126 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,238 (€20) | €17 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (€399) | €336 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (€76) | €151 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (€11) | €13 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 4% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (€62) | €88 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,151 (€34) | €31 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,357 (€75) | €76 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (€108) | €107 | + 1% | |
| 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 | ₩30,995,700 (€24,134) | €18,002 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (€1.19) | €1.34 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (€47) | €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) | ₩5,647 (€4.40) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (€5.49) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (€26) | €39 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,913 (€9) | €5.00 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,145 (€5.56) | €3.38 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (€6) | €2.95 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,084 (€2.40) | €1.44 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (€2.09) | €1.94 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (€13) | €16 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 17% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (€24) | €24 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (€16) | €13 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (€72) | €52 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (€44) | €48 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,682 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (€3.99) | €2.87 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (€3.73) | €3.66 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (€449) | €512 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩330 (€0.26) | €0.06 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,123 (€54) | €54 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (€3.52) | €4.19 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,918 prices entered by 365 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Estonia
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