Cost of living in South Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,112 (Rp 105,405) | Rp 61,205 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,337 (Rp 73,308) | Rp 48,353 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,987 (Rp 69,255) | Rp 29,046 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,684 (Rp 31,050) | Rp 21,836 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,919 (Rp 68,469) | Rp 22,834 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,571 (Rp 87,573) | Rp 14,630 | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩15,097 (Rp 174,637) | Rp 66,405 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,205 (Rp 94,914) | Rp 43,134 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,232 (Rp 37,390) | Rp 18,263 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,750 (Rp 31,813) | Rp 34,771 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (Rp 249,947) | Rp 406,659 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,192 (Rp 36,926) | Rp 17,291 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,056 (Rp 35,353) | Rp 16,247 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,924,960 (Rp 33,834,244) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,518,680 (Rp 17,567,211) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩404,245 (Rp 4,676,072) | Rp 801,210 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,170,520 (Rp 13,539,898) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩778,808 (Rp 9,008,800) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (Rp 1,003,859) | Rp 505,106 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,579 (Rp 330,584) | Rp 237,062 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩312,531 (Rp 3,615,178) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (Rp 1,035,466) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,315 (Rp 154,019) | Rp 57,323 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩18,786 (Rp 217,304) | Rp 95,242 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (Rp 806,304) | Rp 648,513 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,630 (Rp 608,795) | Rp 480,172 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,867 (Rp 1,039,531) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (Rp 1,478,941) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,648,000 (Rp 400,788,000) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,700 (Rp 19,670) | Rp 9,337 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,034 (Rp 682,867) | Rp 419,026 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 180% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩16,011 (Rp 185,205) | Rp 19,709 | + 840% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (Rp 52,053) | Rp 89,583 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (Rp 231,348) | Rp 204,790 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (Rp 243,310) | Rp 108,192 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (Rp 123,703) | Rp 22,334 | + 454% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,744 (Rp 66,444) | Rp 30,094 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,884 (Rp 68,062) | Rp 22,886 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,228 (Rp 37,339) | Rp 11,284 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,160 (Rp 186,928) | Rp 119,565 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,483 (Rp 341,041) | Rp 261,585 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩23,582 (Rp 272,786) | Rp 99,216 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩273,150 (Rp 3,159,641) | Rp 251,127 | + 1158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩65,687 (Rp 759,833) | Rp 573,242 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩40,981 (Rp 474,044) | Rp 159,890 | + 196% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,037 (Rp 69,830) | Rp 39,869 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,008 (Rp 46,360) | Rp 65,361 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩688,756 (Rp 7,967,131) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (Rp 1,737) | Rp 2,093 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩68,568 (Rp 793,156) | Rp 509,555 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Rp 52,053) | Rp 32,683 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
11.567
IDR
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 932 prices entered by 137 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia
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