Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Korea | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (₨748) | ₨417 | + 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (₨486) | ₨340 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (₨367) | ₨168 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (₨182) | ₨60 | + 204% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (₨316) | ₨87 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (₨481) | ₨47 | + 915% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (₨554) | ₨243 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (₨422) | ₨182 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (₨259) | ₨32 | + 714% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (₨189) | ₨155 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (₨1,360) | ₨912 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (₨216) | ₨88 | + 145% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (₨285) | ₨39 | + 627% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Korea | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (₨92,823) | ₨46,457 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (₨119,686) | ₨26,696 | + 348% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (₨14,860) | ₨4,673 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (₨78,235) | ₨26,601 | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (₨44,871) | ₨14,895 | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (₨4,950) | ₨4,065 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (₨1,756) | ₨595 | + 195% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (₨26,815) | ₨29,913 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (₨6,188) | ₨10,503 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (₨992) | ₨455 | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (₨893) | ₨647 | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Korea | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (₨5,310) | ₨2,412 | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (₨4,100) | ₨2,912 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (₨5,965) | ₨4,109 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (₨9,186) | ₨2,950 | + 211% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Korea | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (₨2,430,096) | ₨1,910,150 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (₨101) | ₨102 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (₨3,616) | ₨1,062 | + 240% | |
Personal Care | + 210% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 210% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Korea | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (₨494) | ₨140 | + 254% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (₨743) | ₨241 | + 208% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (₨2,456) | ₨953 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (₨1,238) | ₨386 | + 220% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (₨928) | ₨200 | + 365% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (₨597) | ₨294 | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (₨222) | ₨155 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (₨391) | ₨86 | + 357% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (₨887) | ₨275 | + 223% | |
Entertainment | + 137% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Korea | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (₨2,303) | ₨1,451 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (₨1,693) | ₨688 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (₨15,454) | ₨1,587 | + 874% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (₨7,887) | ₨2,125 | + 271% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (₨969) | ₨625 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (₨341) | ₨191 | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (₨410) | ₨188 | + 118% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (₨57,175) | ₨47,373 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (₨13) | ₨1.67 | + 664% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (₨6,105) | ₨1,611 | + 279% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (₨291) | ₨289 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 125% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,626 prices entered by 1,135 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 125% more expensive than in India
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