- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (₨583) | ₨420 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (₨424) | ₨266 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (₨322) | ₨144 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (₨162) | ₨51 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (₨222) | ₨72 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (₨342) | ₨41 | + 735% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (₨705) | ₨203 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (₨439) | ₨138 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (₨274) | ₨25 | + 1015% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (₨163) | ₨120 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (₨1,259) | ₨819 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (₨178) | ₨82 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (₨217) | ₨32 | + 571% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,541,380 (₨100,036) | ₨31,101 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (₨71,936) | ₨21,459 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (₨9,665) | ₨4,339 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (₨64,513) | ₨25,382 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (₨39,754) | ₨15,786 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (₨8,584) | ₨3,673 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (₨1,667) | ₨840 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (₨33,240) | ₨33,523 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (₨6,301) | ₨10,430 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (₨743) | ₨378 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (₨879) | ₨536 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (₨5,442) | ₨2,381 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (₨3,544) | ₨2,705 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (₨6,284) | ₨3,669 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (₨9,944) | ₨2,893 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (₨1,989,891) | ₨878,030 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (₨101) | ₨77 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,989 (₨4,283) | ₨1,310 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (₨366) | ₨132 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (₨458) | ₨290 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (₨2,111) | ₨1,525 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (₨667) | ₨251 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (₨524) | ₨176 | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (₨502) | ₨223 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (₨199) | ₨135 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (₨174) | ₨69 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (₨1,187) | ₨322 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (₨1,986) | ₨1,212 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (₨1,340) | ₨472 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (₨7,716) | ₨1,954 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (₨3,927) | ₨1,815 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (₨594) | ₨633 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (₨320) | ₨190 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (₨307) | ₨205 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩597,994 (₨38,810) | ₨38,905 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (₨25) | ₨55 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (₨4,982) | ₨1,883 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (₨292) | ₨247 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 98% more expensive than in India
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