Cost of living in South Korea compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 57% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,825 (2,015 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,615 (1,127 G$) | 1,427 G$ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,632 (960 G$) | 654 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,759 (470 G$) | 483 G$ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,581 (1,121 G$) | 600 G$ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,203 (1,227 G$) | 457 G$ | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (2,731 G$) | 1,054 G$ | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,264 (1,408 G$) | 1,278 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,965 (676 G$) | 308 G$ | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,108 (530 G$) | 408 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (3,682 G$) | 2,104 G$ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,437 (586 G$) | 492 G$ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,184 (713 G$) | 299 G$ | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 113% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩4,654,660 (793,089 G$) | 177,107 G$ | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,343,600 (399,317 G$) | 91,764 G$ | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩254,267 (43,324 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,589,470 (270,823 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩779,612 (132,835 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (14,787 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩32,020 (5,456 G$) | 11,026 G$ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (37,330 G$) | 63,508 G$ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (15,252 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (2,731 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,774 (2,347 G$) | 1,290 G$ | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (11,877 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩54,258 (9,245 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,310 (14,024 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (21,785 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 61% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (5,979,067 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,965 (335 G$) | 218 G$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,721 (10,176 G$) | 6,395 G$ | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 28% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩8,245 (1,405 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (767 G$) | 600 G$ | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩22,779 (3,881 G$) | 4,542 G$ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (3,584 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (1,822 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,457 (1,441 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,308 (904 G$) | 771 G$ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (1,403 G$) | 480 G$ | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩11,266 (1,920 G$) | 2,130 G$ | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 92% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| South Korea | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,256 (5,155 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩29,287 (4,990 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩379,963 (64,740 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩116,906 (19,919 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩17,287 (2,945 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,787 (1,156 G$) | 709 G$ | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,017 (855 G$) | 542 G$ | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩795,597 (135,559 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 804% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩236 (40 G$) | 26 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩116,074 (19,777 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (767 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 353 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 73% more expensive than in Guyana
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