Cost of living in South Korea compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 23% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,765 (€6) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,842 (€4.85) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,173 (€3.82) | €4.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,807 (€1.74) | €1.34 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,741 (€3.55) | €2.91 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,811 (€2.98) | €3.97 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,501 (€8) | €5.52 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,424 (€5.83) | €2.44 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,136 (€3.18) | €1.33 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,193 (€1.36) | €1.49 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩17,855 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,567 (€1.59) | €2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,396 (€1.48) | €1.89 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 36% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,774,520 (€1,717) | €2,071 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,871,850 (€1,158) | €1,156 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩253,476 (€157) | €404 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,187,220 (€735) | €779 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩668,010 (€413) | €566 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩129,315 (€80) | €204 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩14,224 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩329,300 (€204) | €347 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩103,135 (€64) | €194 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,313 (€5.14) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,992 (€9) | €40 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 36% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩73,672 (€46) | €98 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,272 (€32) | €34 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,092 (€50) | €84 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩105,969 (€66) | €121 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,060,200 (€19,840) | €26,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,602 (€0.99) | €1.62 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,463 (€37) | €27 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 40% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,502 (€2.79) | €18 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,351 (€3.93) | €24 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (€124) | €70 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,556 (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩4,165 (€2.58) | €6 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,776 (€3.57) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,807 (€2.97) | €3.07 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,903 (€1.18) | €3.92 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩29,466 (€18) | €42 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 41% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩26,839 (€17) | €42 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩26,278 (€16) | €24 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩106,145 (€66) | €80 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩71,900 (€44) | €88 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,866 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,410 (€3.35) | €3.55 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (€2.96) | €6.00 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩590,662 (€366) | €589 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,375 (€0.85) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,701 (€38) | €64 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,513 (€2.79) | €6 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,794 prices entered by 186 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 28% cheaper than in Estonia
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