- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (Rp 117,069) | Rp 65,768 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (Rp 85,050) | Rp 50,359 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (Rp 64,583) | Rp 30,553 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (Rp 32,549) | Rp 19,126 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (Rp 44,650) | Rp 24,465 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (Rp 68,567) | Rp 14,807 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (Rp 141,448) | Rp 65,437 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (Rp 88,164) | Rp 37,029 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (Rp 55,050) | Rp 18,101 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (Rp 32,743) | Rp 31,611 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (Rp 252,803) | Rp 359,792 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (Rp 35,690) | Rp 18,890 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (Rp 43,649) | Rp 16,216 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,496,450 (Rp 19,497,216) | Rp 12,243,200 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (Rp 14,441,451) | Rp 9,210,940 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (Rp 1,940,263) | Rp 898,240 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (Rp 12,951,118) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (Rp 7,980,719) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (Rp 1,723,200) | Rp 661,561 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (Rp 334,708) | Rp 275,158 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (Rp 6,672,948) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (Rp 1,264,900) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (Rp 149,074) | Rp 59,284 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (Rp 176,506) | Rp 56,773 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (Rp 1,092,542) | Rp 612,994 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (Rp 711,420) | Rp 413,561 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (Rp 1,261,557) | Rp 987,674 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (Rp 1,996,261) | Rp 827,434 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (Rp 399,477,618) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (Rp 20,273) | Rp 8,760 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,764 (Rp 830,784) | Rp 371,911 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (Rp 73,570) | Rp 24,611 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (Rp 91,946) | Rp 84,995 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (Rp 423,826) | Rp 352,309 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (Rp 133,839) | Rp 45,191 | + 196% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (Rp 105,218) | Rp 22,842 | + 361% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (Rp 100,711) | Rp 33,755 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (Rp 39,876) | Rp 14,477 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (Rp 34,998) | Rp 13,066 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (Rp 238,368) | Rp 91,137 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (Rp 398,695) | Rp 209,668 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (Rp 269,104) | Rp 99,420 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (Rp 1,549,067) | Rp 399,376 | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (Rp 788,391) | Rp 482,715 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (Rp 119,218) | Rp 130,862 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (Rp 64,226) | Rp 47,236 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (Rp 61,599) | Rp 57,031 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (Rp 7,518,346) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (Rp 4,971) | Rp 1,544 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (Rp 1,000,175) | Rp 552,469 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Rp 58,630) | Rp 24,285 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,045 prices entered by 624 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia
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