Cost of living in South Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,333 (Rp 106,869) | Rp 62,389 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,509 (Rp 74,527) | Rp 50,984 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,201 (Rp 71,003) | Rp 29,325 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,610 (Rp 29,883) | Rp 18,889 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,973 (Rp 45,491) | Rp 26,350 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,606 (Rp 75,639) | Rp 15,739 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,909 (Rp 124,912) | Rp 69,458 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,939 (Rp 102,354) | Rp 39,153 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,079 (Rp 58,154) | Rp 19,538 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,476 (Rp 28,346) | Rp 30,210 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,498 (Rp 291,956) | Rp 433,415 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,754 (Rp 31,536) | Rp 15,764 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,148 (Rp 36,043) | Rp 14,528 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,495,100 (Rp 17,119,115) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,111,570 (Rp 12,727,640) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩252,074 (Rp 2,886,284) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩634,731 (Rp 7,267,763) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩569,700 (Rp 6,523,149) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,201 (Rp 1,067,162) | Rp 660,848 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,841 (Rp 353,132) | Rp 281,571 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩512,722 (Rp 5,870,742) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,954 (Rp 1,304,790) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,470 (Rp 119,886) | Rp 52,955 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,321 (Rp 221,231) | Rp 55,185 | + 301% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,249 (Rp 792,914) | Rp 658,752 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,737 (Rp 672,546) | Rp 531,171 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩110,750 (Rp 1,268,104) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩193,166 (Rp 2,211,779) | Rp 911,737 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,224,500 (Rp 403,325,698) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,474 (Rp 16,881) | Rp 9,131 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩70,368 (Rp 805,727) | Rp 360,956 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,944 (Rp 68,057) | Rp 32,065 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (Rp 84,618) | Rp 138,988 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (Rp 229,003) | Rp 257,547 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩18,944 (Rp 216,912) | Rp 41,237 | + 426% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,772 (Rp 100,446) | Rp 24,297 | + 313% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,077 (Rp 115,384) | Rp 30,182 | + 282% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,335 (Rp 38,185) | Rp 19,131 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,422 (Rp 27,733) | Rp 14,080 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,449 (Rp 153,998) | Rp 66,998 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,440 (Rp 348,547) | Rp 184,609 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,000 (Rp 240,447) | Rp 105,675 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,875 (Rp 1,258,085) | Rp 359,301 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩61,177 (Rp 700,490) | Rp 433,102 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,044 (Rp 137,903) | Rp 128,455 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,823 (Rp 55,227) | Rp 46,128 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,159 (Rp 59,067) | Rp 51,877 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩571,356 (Rp 6,542,110) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩146 (Rp 1,675) | Rp 1,406 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,864 (Rp 685,448) | Rp 588,150 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,578 (Rp 52,418) | Rp 22,910 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,110 prices entered by 328 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia
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