Cost of living in South Korea compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 26% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,424 (1,716 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,027 (1,206 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,180 (1,079 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,079 (463 G$) | 527 G$ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,029 (755 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,456 (1,120 G$) | 733 G$ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,831 (1,327 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩10,498 (1,577 G$) | 1,486 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,554 (834 G$) | 600 G$ | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,325 (499 G$) | 350 G$ | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩29,003 (4,357 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,371 (356 G$) | 120 G$ | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,500 (526 G$) | 388 G$ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 101% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,477,910 (522,472 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,983,660 (297,997 G$) | 136,983 G$ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩247,627 (37,200 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,462,280 (219,672 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩868,966 (130,541 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩333,421 (50,088 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,945 (4,499 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩501,317 (75,311 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩137,051 (20,589 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,956 (1,646 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩17,807 (2,675 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 17% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,831 (12,594 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩62,635 (9,409 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩109,152 (16,397 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩163,644 (24,584 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 5% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,149,700 (5,130,172 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,629 (245 G$) | 438 G$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,264 (9,203 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 42% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,217 (934 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,451 (1,119 G$) | 800 G$ | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (30,045 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 575% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,494 (2,027 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,515 (979 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,244 (1,088 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,884 (433 G$) | 539 G$ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,865 (430 G$) | 350 G$ | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩22,689 (3,408 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 35% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩38,008 (5,710 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (4,507 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩151,321 (22,732 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,099 (10,230 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,182 (1,830 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,273 (792 G$) | 709 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,958 (745 G$) | 360 G$ | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩698,256 (104,896 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 599% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩164 (25 G$) | 15 G$ | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩70,668 (10,616 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (676 G$) | 500 G$ | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 426 prices entered by 71 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 18% more expensive than in Guyana
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