Cost of living in South Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,049 (Rp 126,532) | Rp 46,670 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,946 (Rp 90,994) | Rp 60,147 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,420 (Rp 84,974) | Rp 27,259 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,902 (Rp 33,231) | Rp 22,140 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,285 (Rp 71,971) | Rp 29,420 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (Rp 92,061) | Rp 18,202 | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (Rp 91,426) | Rp 65,816 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,422 (Rp 96,450) | Rp 44,338 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (Rp 56,114) | Rp 23,243 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,939 (Rp 33,660) | Rp 35,532 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (Rp 238,086) | Rp 357,873 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,248 (Rp 37,196) | Rp 21,944 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,247 (Rp 48,635) | Rp 20,736 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,572,230 (Rp 40,907,978) | Rp 20,539,400 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,147,310 (Rp 24,590,273) | Rp 10,735,200 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (Rp 2,750,094) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (Rp 14,479,026) | Rp 8,329,670 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (Rp 8,304,300) | Rp 4,676,900 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (Rp 916,133) | Rp 555,271 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (Rp 346,231) | Rp 405,895 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (Rp 4,962,716) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (Rp 1,145,166) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (Rp 183,560) | Rp 58,625 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (Rp 165,276) | Rp 87,033 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (Rp 982,774) | Rp 746,172 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,053 (Rp 699,160) | Rp 494,843 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (Rp 1,103,929) | Rp 1,256,500 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (Rp 1,700,000) | Rp 1,345,870 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,804,000 (Rp 478,725,369) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,740 (Rp 19,926) | Rp 11,228 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,813 (Rp 650,607) | Rp 197,899 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 195% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (Rp 91,436) | Rp 22,717 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (Rp 137,420) | Rp 48,531 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩52,552 (Rp 601,802) | Rp 355,517 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (Rp 240,875) | Rp 115,732 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (Rp 171,775) | Rp 23,036 | + 646% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (Rp 110,439) | Rp 32,995 | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (Rp 41,143) | Rp 49,135 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (Rp 94,308) | Rp 17,984 | + 424% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,167 (Rp 196,588) | Rp 87,591 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩34,756 (Rp 398,012) | Rp 194,090 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,450 (Rp 314,352) | Rp 120,586 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (Rp 2,860,179) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩69,455 (Rp 795,375) | Rp 419,806 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (Rp 179,262) | Rp 119,009 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (Rp 63,095) | Rp 37,625 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,817 (Rp 55,158) | Rp 44,445 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩757,033 (Rp 8,669,288) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (Rp 2,362) | Rp 2,007 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (Rp 1,129,898) | Rp 460,261 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Rp 51,532) | Rp 37,374 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 971 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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