Cost of living in South Korea compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Korea | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩10,105 (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,043 (€5.09) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,622 (€4.19) | €4.47 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,851 (€1.80) | €1.75 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,600 (€3.54) | €5.22 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,609 (€3.55) | €1.96 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩9,797 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,730 (€6) | €2.12 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,245 (€3.32) | €1.21 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,555 (€1.62) | €1.45 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,580 (€13) | €14 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,533 (€1.60) | €2.09 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,417 (€1.53) | €0.99 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 12% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| South Korea | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,982,470 (€1,887) | €1,084 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,620,870 (€1,025) | €728 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩254,938 (€161) | €179 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,212,170 (€767) | €685 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩671,079 (€425) | €480 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩96,583 (€61) | €147 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩23,515 (€15) | €21 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩322,864 (€204) | €375 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,259 (€62) | €125 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩7,340 (€4.64) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,769 (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Korea | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩77,831 (€49) | €81 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,606 (€35) | €29 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩92,941 (€59) | €93 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩129,218 (€82) | €102 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 4% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| South Korea | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,701,900 (€20,686) | €23,869 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,621 (€1.03) | €1.85 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,749 (€38) | €26 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| South Korea | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,509 (€2.85) | €4.48 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,413 (€4.06) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (€127) | €47 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,718 (€9) | €5.03 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩4,587 (€2.90) | €4.18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,062 (€3.83) | €4.13 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,804 (€3.04) | €2.44 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,065 (€1.31) | €2.98 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩29,817 (€19) | €13 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 35% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Korea | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩27,266 (€17) | €42 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,194 (€18) | €17 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩152,622 (€97) | €61 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩71,130 (€45) | €65 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,435 (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,487 (€3.47) | €4.40 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,802 (€3.04) | €4.77 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩587,735 (€372) | €1,025 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,351 (€0.85) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,294 (€39) | €44 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€2.85) | €4.81 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 5% cheaper than in Greece
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