Cost of living in South Korea compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 90% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,483 (Q63) | Q47 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,559 (Q43) | Q41 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,201 (Q41) | Q23 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,633 (Q17) | Q12 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,973 (Q26) | Q15 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,606 (Q44) | Q10 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,909 (Q72) | Q27 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,214 (Q61) | Q17 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,079 (Q34) | Q10 | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,476 (Q16) | Q11 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,498 (Q169) | Q68 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,754 (Q18) | Q14 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,148 (Q21) | Q12 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,495,100 (Q9,913) | Q7,110 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,111,570 (Q7,370) | Q3,535 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩252,074 (Q1,671) | Q454 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩634,731 (Q4,208) | Q4,178 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩569,700 (Q3,777) | Q2,422 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩113,814 (Q755) | Q334 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,841 (Q204) | Q288 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩512,722 (Q3,399) | Q2,939 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,954 (Q756) | Q662 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,470 (Q69) | Q52 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,321 (Q128) | Q26 | + 395% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩71,342 (Q473) | Q421 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩65,686 (Q436) | Q326 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩111,765 (Q741) | Q749 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩179,488 (Q1,190) | Q688 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 131% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,775,100 (Q230,562) | Q122,747 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,465 (Q10) | Q7 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩68,780 (Q456) | Q116 | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 43% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,944 (Q39) | Q25 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (Q49) | Q66 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (Q133) | Q188 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩18,944 (Q126) | Q48 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,772 (Q58) | Q32 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,077 (Q67) | Q45 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,335 (Q22) | Q17 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,422 (Q16) | Q13 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,650 (Q97) | Q77 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,427 (Q222) | Q114 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,349 (Q142) | Q85 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩237,681 (Q1,576) | Q230 | + 586% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩57,938 (Q384) | Q269 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,217 (Q74) | Q39 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,985 (Q33) | Q19 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,256 (Q35) | Q16 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩575,683 (Q3,817) | Q6,181 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩146 (Q0.97) | Q0.99 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩71,312 (Q473) | Q397 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,555 (Q30) | Q25 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00663
GTQ
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,769 prices entered by 218 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 68% more expensive than in Guatemala
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