- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,543 (₨522) | ₨381 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,391 (₨391) | ₨267 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,309 (₨325) | ₨144 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,600 (₨159) | ₨51 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (₨221) | ₨71 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,361 (₨328) | ₨45 | + 627% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,344 (₨632) | ₨196 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (₨410) | ₨135 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (₨257) | ₨25 | + 950% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,569 (₨157) | ₨118 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,262 (₨1,116) | ₨804 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,836 (₨173) | ₨80 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,149 (₨193) | ₨31 | + 516% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,468,330 (₨89,768) | ₨31,110 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,137,270 (₨69,528) | ₨20,962 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩147,949 (₨9,045) | ₨4,329 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,043,410 (₨63,790) | ₨24,209 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩641,947 (₨39,246) | ₨14,586 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩144,481 (₨8,833) | ₨3,914 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (₨1,685) | ₨881 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩534,821 (₨32,697) | ₨34,129 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,011 (₨5,992) | ₨10,466 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (₨666) | ₨381 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,088 (₨739) | ₨533 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (₨4,430) | ₨2,430 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,210 (₨3,192) | ₨2,780 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,543 (₨6,147) | ₨3,675 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (₨9,954) | ₨2,920 | + 241% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,874,500 (₨1,826,412) | ₨863,418 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (₨93) | ₨75 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩64,098 (₨3,919) | ₨1,298 | + 202% | |
| 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) | ₩5,899 (₨361) | ₨113 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (₨596) | ₨284 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,478 (₨2,108) | ₨1,349 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,117 (₨863) | ₨233 | + 271% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (₨568) | ₨174 | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (₨437) | ₨215 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (₨201) | ₨136 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (₨145) | ₨69 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,991 (₨1,100) | ₨272 | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (₨1,811) | ₨1,132 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,780 (₨1,209) | ₨464 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,754 (₨6,465) | ₨1,795 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩61,527 (₨3,762) | ₨1,805 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,169 (₨622) | ₨663 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,842 (₨296) | ₨182 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,559 (₨279) | ₨202 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (₨37,253) | ₨38,910 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩212 (₨13) | ₨34 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,616 (₨4,929) | ₨1,846 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (₨275) | ₨239 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,737 prices entered by 5,189 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 98% more expensive than in India
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