Cost of living in South Korea compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (Q65) | Q78 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (Q46) | Q44 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (Q38) | Q22 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (Q15) | Q11 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (Q34) | Q16 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (Q44) | Q8 | + 435% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (Q89) | Q30 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Q41) | Q15 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (Q25) | Q11 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (Q15) | Q14 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (Q155) | Q97 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,819 (Q19) | Q14 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (Q20) | Q8 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 84% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,839,660 (Q12,640) | Q6,545 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,187,480 (Q8,159) | Q3,437 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩250,846 (Q1,724) | Q468 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (Q8,247) | Q4,253 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (Q4,035) | Q2,110 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (Q561) | Q280 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (Q284) | Q264 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (Q2,423) | Q3,055 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (Q780) | Q683 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (Q90) | Q64 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (Q90) | Q21 | + 317% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (Q288) | Q460 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (Q359) | Q296 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩95,365 (Q655) | Q725 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (Q1,189) | Q777 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 141% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,595,300 (Q210,219) | Q138,741 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (Q10) | Q6 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,931 (Q556) | Q124 | + 350% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 37% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (Q44) | Q44 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (Q51) | Q124 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩96,192 (Q661) | Q233 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (Q149) | Q48 | + 210% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (Q56) | Q34 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (Q57) | Q47 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (Q12) | Q16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (Q15) | Q17 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (Q119) | Q74 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 109% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (Q230) | Q151 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (Q143) | Q83 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (Q1,138) | Q196 | + 482% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (Q466) | Q401 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (Q69) | Q61 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (Q34) | Q34 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (Q36) | Q31 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (Q4,597) | Q5,407 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (Q10) | Q1.28 | + 703% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (Q423) | Q353 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Q31) | Q34 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00687
GTQ
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KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,015 prices entered by 163 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 85% more expensive than in Guatemala
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