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Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,039 (₨552) | ₨387 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,379 (₨389) | ₨255 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,040 (₨308) | ₨143 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,592 (₨158) | ₨52 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,035 (₨246) | ₨71 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,887 (₨359) | ₨36 | + 885% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,725 (₨777) | ₨196 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,582 (₨402) | ₨141 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,233 (₨319) | ₨25 | + 1198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,368 (₨145) | ₨121 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,551 (₨1,560) | ₨856 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,560 (₨156) | ₨82 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,792 (₨170) | ₨33 | + 422% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,301,470 (₨79,461) | ₨30,768 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,061,050 (₨64,782) | ₨20,608 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,088 (₨9,896) | ₨4,250 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩792,485 (₨48,385) | ₨23,713 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩526,218 (₨32,128) | ₨15,161 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩84,737 (₨5,174) | ₨4,594 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩28,283 (₨1,727) | ₨910 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩427,447 (₨26,098) | ₨34,176 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,305 (₨5,025) | ₨11,451 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,561 (₨584) | ₨427 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,912 (₨1,338) | ₨555 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩78,411 (₨4,787) | ₨2,426 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩40,086 (₨2,447) | ₨2,918 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,514 (₨6,625) | ₨4,101 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩129,885 (₨7,930) | ₨3,316 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩28,304,900 (₨1,728,148) | ₨869,760 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,480 (₨90) | ₨79 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,054 (₨3,544) | ₨1,289 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,574 (₨340) | ₨153 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,346 (₨510) | ₨314 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩18,483 (₨1,128) | ₨1,136 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,179 (₨805) | ₨276 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,833 (₨417) | ₨183 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,222 (₨624) | ₨223 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,177 (₨133) | ₨125 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,752 (₨168) | ₨72 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,001 (₨916) | ₨288 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,637 (₨2,054) | ₨1,210 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,226 (₨1,296) | ₨498 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩186,616 (₨11,394) | ₨2,130 | + 435% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,297 (₨3,620) | ₨1,823 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,057 (₨614) | ₨869 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,173 (₨316) | ₨213 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,727 (₨289) | ₨228 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩588,221 (₨35,914) | ₨37,313 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩169 (₨10) | ₨51 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩81,212 (₨4,958) | ₨2,296 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,544 (₨277) | ₨256 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 75% more expensive than in India
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