- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,727 (₨541) | ₨385 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,539 (₨406) | ₨268 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,389 (₨334) | ₨144 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,605 (₨162) | ₨51 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (₨224) | ₨71 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,350 (₨332) | ₨42 | + 685% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,042 (₨623) | ₨197 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,947 (₨431) | ₨136 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (₨261) | ₨24 | + 967% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,612 (₨162) | ₨119 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,027 (₨1,181) | ₨821 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,695 (₨167) | ₨81 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,141 (₨195) | ₨31 | + 527% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,523,360 (₨94,517) | ₨30,994 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,068,520 (₨66,296) | ₨21,041 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩145,685 (₨9,039) | ₨4,337 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,371 (₨61,820) | ₨25,442 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩614,461 (₨38,124) | ₨14,687 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩145,621 (₨9,035) | ₨3,732 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (₨1,710) | ₨865 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩532,530 (₨33,041) | ₨34,039 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,292 (₨6,098) | ₨10,375 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (₨675) | ₨389 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,123 (₨814) | ₨501 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,904 (₨5,082) | ₨2,420 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,241 (₨3,179) | ₨2,757 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,290 (₨6,347) | ₨3,721 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩163,609 (₨10,151) | ₨2,932 | + 246% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,507,600 (₨1,892,839) | ₨859,159 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (₨95) | ₨76 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,503 (₨3,940) | ₨1,289 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,744 (₨356) | ₨116 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (₨605) | ₨289 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,694 (₨2,153) | ₨1,375 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,237 (₨883) | ₨237 | + 273% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,298 (₨577) | ₨181 | + 218% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (₨443) | ₨221 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (₨204) | ₨136 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (₨147) | ₨68 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,875 (₨1,171) | ₨274 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,416 (₨1,949) | ₨1,195 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,260 (₨1,257) | ₨466 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩104,758 (₨6,500) | ₨1,803 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,552 (₨3,695) | ₨1,824 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,912 (₨553) | ₨637 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,964 (₨308) | ₨189 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,695 (₨291) | ₨203 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,313 (₨37,246) | ₨38,557 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩170 (₨11) | ₨29 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,946 (₨5,022) | ₨1,872 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (₨279) | ₨246 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,026 prices entered by 5,153 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 103% more expensive than in India
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