Cost of living in South Korea compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 72% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
South Korea | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (﷼ 381,836) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (﷼ 248,090) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (﷼ 187,212) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (﷼ 92,988) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (﷼ 161,251) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (﷼ 245,884) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (﷼ 283,125) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (﷼ 215,708) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (﷼ 132,067) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (﷼ 96,586) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (﷼ 694,485) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (﷼ 110,420) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (﷼ 145,490) | ﷼ 125,434 | + 16% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
South Korea | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (﷼ 47,413,665) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (﷼ 61,135,031) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (﷼ 7,590,257) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (﷼ 39,962,098) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (﷼ 22,919,860) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (﷼ 2,528,527) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (﷼ 896,982) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (﷼ 13,697,091) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (﷼ 3,160,658) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (﷼ 506,625) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (﷼ 456,162) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 90% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 90% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
South Korea | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (﷼ 2,712,455) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (﷼ 2,094,252) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (﷼ 3,046,843) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (﷼ 4,691,997) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 84% | |
Transportation | - 82% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 82% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
South Korea | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (﷼ 1,241,285,286) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (﷼ 51,662) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (﷼ 1,847,120) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 76% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
South Korea | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (﷼ 252,363) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (﷼ 379,279) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (﷼ 1,254,497) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (﷼ 632,132) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (﷼ 474,099) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (﷼ 304,812) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (﷼ 113,555) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (﷼ 199,746) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (﷼ 453,181) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 79% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 79% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
South Korea | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (﷼ 1,176,375) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (﷼ 864,883) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (﷼ 7,894,091) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (﷼ 4,028,607) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (﷼ 494,763) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (﷼ 174,142) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (﷼ 209,579) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (﷼ 29,204,987) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (﷼ 6,510) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (﷼ 3,118,517) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (﷼ 148,527) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 81% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,179 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
31.607
IRR
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KRW
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Cost of living in South Korea is 81% cheaper than in Iran
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