Cost of living in South Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (Rp 119,852) | Rp 48,924 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (Rp 84,825) | Rp 55,115 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (Rp 70,777) | Rp 32,165 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (Rp 28,568) | Rp 20,580 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (Rp 62,478) | Rp 25,337 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (Rp 81,243) | Rp 17,064 | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (Rp 165,745) | Rp 61,721 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Rp 75,697) | Rp 37,576 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (Rp 46,836) | Rp 19,651 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (Rp 27,589) | Rp 33,333 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (Rp 286,822) | Rp 374,037 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,819 (Rp 35,902) | Rp 18,761 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (Rp 37,952) | Rp 18,326 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,839,660 (Rp 23,428,871) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,187,480 (Rp 15,123,075) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩250,846 (Rp 3,194,633) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (Rp 15,286,343) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (Rp 7,479,547) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (Rp 1,040,225) | Rp 979,539 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (Rp 526,474) | Rp 329,516 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (Rp 4,490,171) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (Rp 1,446,580) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (Rp 166,461) | Rp 66,640 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (Rp 166,060) | Rp 68,439 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (Rp 532,896) | Rp 680,041 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (Rp 665,429) | Rp 424,371 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩95,365 (Rp 1,214,512) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (Rp 2,203,918) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,087,500 (Rp 370,441,970) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (Rp 18,332) | Rp 8,926 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,931 (Rp 1,030,686) | Rp 228,023 | + 352% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 193% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (Rp 81,213) | Rp 23,270 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (Rp 94,117) | Rp 59,151 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩96,192 (Rp 1,225,041) | Rp 256,292 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (Rp 275,872) | Rp 80,956 | + 241% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (Rp 103,533) | Rp 22,650 | + 357% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (Rp 106,006) | Rp 44,295 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (Rp 23,116) | Rp 22,030 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (Rp 28,074) | Rp 12,336 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (Rp 221,398) | Rp 89,053 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 174% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (Rp 426,133) | Rp 176,169 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (Rp 265,866) | Rp 105,763 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (Rp 2,108,924) | Rp 650,328 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (Rp 863,140) | Rp 361,319 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (Rp 128,744) | Rp 133,391 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (Rp 63,677) | Rp 36,857 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (Rp 67,235) | Rp 48,318 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (Rp 8,520,681) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (Rp 19,103) | Rp 1,787 | + 969% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (Rp 783,336) | Rp 604,695 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Rp 57,309) | Rp 28,321 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia
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