- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,653 (₨537) | ₨370 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,350 (₨394) | ₨266 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,512 (₨342) | ₨145 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,580 (₨160) | ₨51 | + 217% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,533 (₨219) | ₨70 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,394 (₨335) | ₨50 | + 572% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,916 (₨739) | ₨197 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,810 (₨422) | ₨134 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (₨261) | ₨25 | + 957% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,512 (₨156) | ₨117 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,943 (₨1,175) | ₨799 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,950 (₨183) | ₨80 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,099 (₨192) | ₨32 | + 506% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,540,140 (₨95,528) | ₨31,357 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,165,300 (₨72,279) | ₨20,874 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩172,687 (₨10,711) | ₨4,438 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,021,250 (₨63,344) | ₨25,715 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩630,573 (₨39,112) | ₨14,688 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩164,223 (₨10,186) | ₨3,752 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩24,792 (₨1,538) | ₨897 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩520,784 (₨32,302) | ₨34,563 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,722 (₨6,371) | ₨10,916 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,523 (₨653) | ₨371 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,137 (₨939) | ₨571 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (₨4,495) | ₨2,428 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,299 (₨3,244) | ₨2,694 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,321 (₨6,222) | ₨3,705 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (₨10,099) | ₨2,927 | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,521,000 (₨1,831,060) | ₨860,112 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,531 (₨95) | ₨74 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,234 (₨4,046) | ₨1,323 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,116 (₨317) | ₨128 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,491 (₨527) | ₨277 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩35,877 (₨2,225) | ₨1,208 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩20,195 (₨1,253) | ₨224 | + 460% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (₨576) | ₨180 | + 219% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,111 (₨379) | ₨221 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,085 (₨253) | ₨143 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,460 (₨153) | ₨70 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,690 (₨1,097) | ₨291 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 3% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (₨1,837) | ₨1,163 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,545 (₨1,212) | ₨461 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,003 (₨6,513) | ₨1,845 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩62,264 (₨3,862) | ₨1,960 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,209 (₨633) | ₨677 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,895 (₨304) | ₨188 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,529 (₨281) | ₨212 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (₨37,795) | ₨39,085 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩204 (₨13) | ₨67 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩83,253 (₨5,164) | ₨1,871 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (₨279) | ₨234 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,570 prices entered by 4,948 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 91% more expensive than in India
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