Cost of living in South Korea compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 57% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Korea | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,049 (Q64) | Q84 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,946 (Q46) | Q47 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,420 (Q43) | Q31 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,902 (Q17) | Q14 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,285 (Q37) | Q18 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (Q47) | Q11 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (Q46) | Q40 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,422 (Q49) | Q21 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (Q28) | Q10 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,939 (Q17) | Q11 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (Q121) | Q82 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,248 (Q19) | Q17 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,247 (Q25) | Q8 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 88% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Korea | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,572,230 (Q20,765) | Q7,355 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,147,310 (Q12,482) | Q4,501 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (Q1,396) | Q535 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (Q7,349) | Q5,175 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (Q4,215) | Q3,074 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (Q465) | Q359 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (Q176) | Q211 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (Q2,519) | Q3,368 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (Q581) | Q910 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (Q93) | Q89 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (Q84) | Q34 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Korea | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (Q499) | Q449 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,053 (Q355) | Q429 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (Q560) | Q734 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (Q863) | Q709 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 60% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Korea | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,804,000 (Q242,999) | Q127,147 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,740 (Q10) | Q9 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,813 (Q330) | Q177 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Korea | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (Q46) | Q36 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (Q70) | Q141 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩52,552 (Q305) | Q299 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (Q122) | Q41 | + 199% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (Q87) | Q39 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (Q56) | Q55 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (Q21) | Q19 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (Q48) | Q13 | + 281% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,167 (Q100) | Q88 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 10% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Korea | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩34,756 (Q202) | Q118 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,450 (Q160) | Q88 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (Q1,452) | Q273 | + 431% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩69,455 (Q404) | Q330 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (Q91) | Q58 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (Q32) | Q27 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,817 (Q28) | Q21 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩757,033 (Q4,400) | Q5,899 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (Q1.20) | Q2.11 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (Q574) | Q406 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Q26) | Q25 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00581
GTQ
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 151 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 51% more expensive than in Guatemala
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