Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (₨618) | ₨345 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (₨438) | ₨294 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (₨365) | ₨141 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (₨147) | ₨52 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (₨322) | ₨75 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (₨419) | ₨37 | + 1034% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (₨855) | ₨235 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (₨390) | ₨149 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (₨242) | ₨32 | + 666% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (₨142) | ₨138 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (₨1,480) | ₨721 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,694 (₨177) | ₨86 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (₨196) | ₨35 | + 462% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,532,360 (₨100,673) | ₨33,225 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,131,400 (₨74,331) | ₨19,978 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩309,182 (₨20,313) | ₨4,391 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (₨78,857) | ₨18,113 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (₨38,584) | ₨11,868 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (₨5,366) | ₨3,639 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (₨2,716) | ₨712 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (₨23,163) | ₨29,862 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (₨7,462) | ₨10,869 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (₨859) | ₨398 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (₨857) | ₨220 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (₨2,749) | ₨2,376 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (₨3,433) | ₨2,495 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩99,885 (₨6,562) | ₨3,665 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (₨11,369) | ₨2,737 | + 315% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,087,500 (₨1,910,985) | ₨944,817 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (₨95) | ₨83 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩91,087 (₨5,984) | ₨1,167 | + 413% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (₨419) | ₨99 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (₨486) | ₨216 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩82,440 (₨5,416) | ₨630 | + 760% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (₨1,423) | ₨319 | + 346% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (₨534) | ₨170 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (₨547) | ₨260 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (₨119) | ₨139 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (₨145) | ₨72 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (₨1,142) | ₨216 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 245% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (₨2,198) | ₨1,196 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (₨1,372) | ₨478 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (₨10,879) | ₨1,591 | + 584% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (₨4,453) | ₨1,484 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (₨664) | ₨517 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (₨328) | ₨180 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (₨347) | ₨187 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (₨43,955) | ₨38,405 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (₨99) | ₨5.46 | + 1705% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (₨4,041) | ₨1,488 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,554 (₨299) | ₨272 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 186% more expensive than in India
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