Cost of living in South Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩10,115 (Rp 117,580) | Rp 62,394 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,038 (Rp 93,434) | Rp 60,225 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,556 (Rp 76,206) | Rp 32,593 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,872 (Rp 33,381) | Rp 24,570 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,582 (Rp 64,882) | Rp 31,337 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,528 (Rp 64,259) | Rp 14,750 | + 336% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩9,979 (Rp 116,003) | Rp 72,901 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,638 (Rp 112,033) | Rp 45,403 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,215 (Rp 60,626) | Rp 22,376 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,509 (Rp 29,170) | Rp 32,966 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,529 (Rp 238,636) | Rp 344,694 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,561 (Rp 29,769) | Rp 18,943 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,388 (Rp 27,760) | Rp 15,178 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,982,320 (Rp 34,667,528) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,632,540 (Rp 18,977,214) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩255,350 (Rp 2,968,277) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,231,250 (Rp 14,312,479) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩671,500 (Rp 7,805,750) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩97,827 (Rp 1,137,180) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩21,720 (Rp 252,486) | Rp 378,883 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩326,531 (Rp 3,795,710) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,973 (Rp 1,173,745) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩7,460 (Rp 86,720) | Rp 91,402 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,893 (Rp 149,874) | Rp 83,441 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩77,884 (Rp 905,345) | Rp 651,126 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩56,085 (Rp 651,956) | Rp 458,661 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,733 (Rp 1,101,204) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩132,105 (Rp 1,535,635) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,601,000 (Rp 378,965,392) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,621 (Rp 18,839) | Rp 12,092 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,574 (Rp 704,136) | Rp 199,904 | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 198% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,505 (Rp 52,373) | Rp 22,456 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,421 (Rp 74,636) | Rp 96,147 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (Rp 2,324,870) | Rp 264,826 | + 778% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,751 (Rp 159,844) | Rp 66,604 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩4,672 (Rp 54,314) | Rp 26,592 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,176 (Rp 71,791) | Rp 33,023 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,444 (Rp 63,278) | Rp 27,953 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,073 (Rp 24,094) | Rp 21,349 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩30,470 (Rp 354,195) | Rp 84,361 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 230% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩27,809 (Rp 323,258) | Rp 261,890 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,154 (Rp 327,277) | Rp 96,262 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩142,949 (Rp 1,661,689) | Rp 496,791 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩70,299 (Rp 817,182) | Rp 397,663 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,446 (Rp 121,423) | Rp 149,637 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,430 (Rp 63,125) | Rp 38,785 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,831 (Rp 56,153) | Rp 50,891 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩579,610 (Rp 6,737,589) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,898 (Rp 22,065) | Rp 2,388 | + 824% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,467 (Rp 714,514) | Rp 433,566 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Rp 52,310) | Rp 43,715 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,388 prices entered by 163 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia
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