Cost of living in South Korea compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 63% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (3,276 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (2,129 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (1,606 Ft) | 969 Ft | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (798 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (1,384 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (2,110 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (2,429 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (1,851 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (1,133 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 183% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (829 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (5,959 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 180% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (947 Ft) | 638 Ft | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (1,248 Ft) | 394 Ft | + 217% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 27% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (406,850 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (524,592 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (65,131 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (342,909 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (196,672 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (21,697 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (7,697 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (117,533 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (27,121 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (4,347 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (3,914 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | + 2% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (23,275 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (17,970 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (26,145 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (40,261 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 19% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (10,651,304 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (443 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (15,850 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | + 64% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 40% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (2,165 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (3,255 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (10,765 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (5,424 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (4,068 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | + 261% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (2,616 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 113% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (974 Ft) | 850 Ft | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (1,714 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (3,889 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 48% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (10,094 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (7,421 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (67,738 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | + 307% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (34,569 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (4,245 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (1,494 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (1,798 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (250,604 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (56 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (26,760 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (1,274 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 769 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 36% more expensive than in Hungary
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