Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,728 (₨613) | ₨374 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,824 (₨493) | ₨336 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,884 (₨434) | ₨165 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,888 (₨182) | ₨58 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,434 (₨406) | ₨92 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (₨507) | ₨39 | + 1212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (₨503) | ₨241 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,424 (₨531) | ₨155 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (₨309) | ₨31 | + 898% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,924 (₨184) | ₨170 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (₨1,311) | ₨779 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,925 (₨247) | ₨91 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,099 (₨258) | ₨37 | + 589% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (₨235,024) | ₨40,384 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,236,600 (₨141,002) | ₨24,853 | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩272,954 (₨17,208) | ₨5,760 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,095,220 (₨69,046) | ₨25,064 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩714,933 (₨45,072) | ₨15,060 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩120,000 (₨7,565) | ₨6,534 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (₨1,906) | ₨659 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (₨13,812) | ₨31,167 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (₨6,304) | ₨12,189 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (₨1,011) | ₨543 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (₨910) | ₨426 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,132 (₨5,178) | ₨2,468 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩59,762 (₨3,768) | ₨2,797 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,430 (₨5,953) | ₨4,303 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (₨9,359) | ₨3,087 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,461,500 (₨2,613,857) | ₨1,248,440 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,846 (₨116) | ₨104 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,684 (₨3,574) | ₨1,105 | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 205% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 205% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (₨503) | ₨144 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (₨757) | ₨241 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩42,086 (₨2,653) | ₨878 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (₨1,326) | ₨413 | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (₨946) | ₨226 | + 319% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (₨608) | ₨274 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (₨226) | ₨170 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (₨519) | ₨96 | + 443% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (₨808) | ₨309 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (₨2,078) | ₨1,449 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,078 (₨1,770) | ₨607 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩270,239 (₨17,037) | ₨1,419 | + 1101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,904 (₨4,281) | ₨1,942 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (₨987) | ₨733 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (₨341) | ₨229 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (₨291) | ₨181 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩780,501 (₨49,205) | ₨50,214 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (₨13) | ₨1.43 | + 812% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,504 (₨5,327) | ₨1,578 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (₨284) | ₨265 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 153% more expensive than in India
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