Cost of living in South Korea compared to Ireland
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,306 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,640 (€4.93) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,572 (€4.14) | €4.59 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,379 (€1.77) | €1.04 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (€3.64) | €3.46 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,485 (€4.82) | €2.38 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,773 (€8) | €4.59 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,720 (€4.25) | €2.21 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (€2.73) | €1.21 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,177 (€1.62) | €2.41 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩24,217 (€18) | €12 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,771 (€2.06) | €2.28 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,899 (€2.15) | €1.36 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 38% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,839,660 (€1,367) | €2,286 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,253,640 (€931) | €1,745 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩250,846 (€186) | €160 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (€892) | €1,531 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩713,478 (€530) | €1,293 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (€61) | €89 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩27,370 (€20) | €33 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩370,780 (€275) | €354 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩133,607 (€99) | €108 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩26,887 (€20) | €7 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,047 (€10) | €12 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (€31) | €63 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (€39) | €32 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩92,681 (€69) | €85 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (€129) | €87 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,595,300 (€22,732) | €26,934 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (€1.07) | €1.29 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩74,667 (€55) | €132 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (€4.74) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (€5.49) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩96,192 (€71) | €56 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,569 (€13) | €4.83 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (€6) | €3.04 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (€6) | €4.50 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (€1.35) | €2.12 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (€1.64) | €2.35 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (€13) | €18 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 19% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (€123) | €109 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (€50) | €66 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (€8) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (€3.71) | €3.68 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (€3.92) | €6 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (€497) | €411 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (€1.11) | €0.39 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (€46) | €46 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,529 (€3.37) | €14 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 24% cheaper than in Ireland
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