- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Comparison
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 | ₩9,025 (Rp 113,925) | Rp 65,531 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,426 (Rp 81,117) | Rp 49,511 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (Rp 58,199) | Rp 30,885 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,484 (Rp 31,359) | Rp 18,934 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,658 (Rp 46,174) | Rp 22,695 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (Rp 63,121) | Rp 14,388 | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (Rp 137,051) | Rp 60,646 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (Rp 84,869) | Rp 37,954 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (Rp 67,123) | Rp 18,653 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (Rp 31,035) | Rp 31,286 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (Rp 260,263) | Rp 371,771 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (Rp 33,685) | Rp 18,926 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (Rp 37,480) | Rp 15,260 | + 146% | |
| 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 | ₩1,470,030 (Rp 18,557,598) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (Rp 14,326,174) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (Rp 1,849,953) | Rp 887,496 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (Rp 11,138,435) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (Rp 7,199,671) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩108,724 (Rp 1,372,527) | Rp 667,380 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,238 (Rp 331,225) | Rp 252,522 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (Rp 6,465,512) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (Rp 1,225,579) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (Rp 144,440) | Rp 59,625 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (Rp 180,576) | Rp 55,089 | + 228% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (Rp 1,000,160) | Rp 659,239 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,151 (Rp 557,359) | Rp 428,524 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,357 (Rp 1,216,406) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (Rp 1,753,872) | Rp 936,471 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,995,700 (Rp 391,288,446) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (Rp 19,363) | Rp 8,791 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (Rp 769,342) | Rp 382,650 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (Rp 71,283) | Rp 24,611 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (Rp 89,088) | Rp 90,441 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (Rp 428,880) | Rp 332,164 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,913 (Rp 150,385) | Rp 45,296 | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,145 (Rp 90,203) | Rp 23,390 | + 286% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (Rp 97,581) | Rp 32,514 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,084 (Rp 38,933) | Rp 15,188 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (Rp 33,910) | Rp 12,682 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (Rp 216,556) | Rp 81,236 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (Rp 396,728) | Rp 211,083 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (Rp 257,103) | Rp 98,679 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (Rp 1,169,823) | Rp 460,234 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (Rp 718,635) | Rp 497,062 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,682 (Rp 109,606) | Rp 118,309 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (Rp 64,713) | Rp 45,661 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (Rp 60,428) | Rp 54,748 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (Rp 7,284,630) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (Rp 4,816) | Rp 1,846 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,123 (Rp 872,603) | Rp 521,125 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (Rp 57,010) | Rp 24,789 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
12.624
IDR
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,835 prices entered by 587 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia
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