Cost of living in South Korea compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 68% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (Q65) | Q81 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (Q46) | Q44 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (Q38) | Q21 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (Q16) | Q11 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (Q34) | Q14 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (Q44) | Q8 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (Q90) | Q26 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Q41) | Q16 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (Q25) | Q10 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (Q15) | Q12 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (Q156) | Q90 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,694 (Q19) | Q14 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (Q21) | Q8 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 76% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,532,360 (Q10,591) | Q6,545 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,131,400 (Q7,819) | Q3,437 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,496 (Q2,063) | Q468 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (Q8,296) | Q4,411 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (Q4,059) | Q2,110 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (Q565) | Q280 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (Q286) | Q253 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (Q2,437) | Q3,055 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (Q785) | Q683 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (Q90) | Q80 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (Q90) | Q38 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (Q289) | Q460 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (Q361) | Q296 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩95,365 (Q659) | Q725 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (Q1,196) | Q777 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 144% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,087,500 (Q201,031) | Q131,670 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (Q10) | Q6 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩82,870 (Q573) | Q129 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 31% 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) | ₩82,440 (Q570) | Q250 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (Q150) | Q48 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (Q56) | Q34 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (Q58) | Q47 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (Q13) | Q16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (Q15) | Q17 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (Q120) | Q77 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 102% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (Q231) | Q176 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (Q144) | Q83 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (Q1,144) | Q196 | + 485% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (Q468) | Q460 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (Q70) | Q61 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (Q35) | Q34 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (Q36) | Q35 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (Q4,624) | Q5,407 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (Q10) | Q1.28 | + 708% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (Q425) | Q353 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Q31) | Q27 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00691
GTQ
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 885 prices entered by 149 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 82% more expensive than in Guatemala
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