Cost of living in South Korea compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,240 (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,193 (€5.47) | €12 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,251 (€4.17) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,963 (€1.98) | €1.36 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,279 (€2.86) | €4.89 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,882 (€5.26) | €3.60 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,410 (€5.62) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,989 (€7) | €2.69 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,206 (€2.81) | €2.14 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,564 (€2.38) | €2.48 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩29,378 (€20) | €9 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,162 (€2.11) | €2.58 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,269 (€2.85) | €1.40 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,573,370 (€2,386) | €1,628 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,911,090 (€1,276) | €1,357 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €185 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,369,270 (€914) | €895 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩776,874 (€519) | €729 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩542,787 (€362) | €124 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,901 (€20) | €26 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩800,000 (€534) | €317 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩150,000 (€100) | €160 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,795 (€10) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (€20) | €17 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,301 (€57) | €96 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,207 (€44) | €47 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩119,110 (€80) | €104 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩172,946 (€115) | €117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,630,100 (€23,794) | €27,824 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,683 (€1.12) | €1.80 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,057 (€41) | €69 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 69% more expensive than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩9,000 (€6) | €3.03 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (€134) | €27 | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,379 (€12) | €5.51 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (€8) | €4.25 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (€7) | €4.29 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (€1.34) | €2.66 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,239 (€2.16) | €2.82 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,918 (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩51,145 (€34) | €45 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (€20) | €24 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩40,000 (€27) | €104 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,634 (€46) | €75 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,000 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,270 (€3.52) | €4.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,968 (€3.32) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩1,089,690 (€728) | €657 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩240 (€0.16) | €0.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,234 (€50) | €32 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.01) | €12 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 10% cheaper than in France
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