- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 5% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,653 (€7) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,350 (€4.83) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,512 (€4.19) | €4.80 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,580 (€1.96) | €1.22 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,533 (€2.69) | €3.77 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,394 (€4.10) | €2.54 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,916 (€9) | €5.23 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,810 (€5.18) | €2.18 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (€3.20) | €1.17 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,512 (€1.91) | €2.30 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,943 (€14) | €13 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,950 (€2.24) | €2.24 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,099 (€2.36) | €1.45 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,540,140 (€1,172) | €2,069 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,165,300 (€887) | €1,613 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩172,687 (€131) | €153 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,021,250 (€777) | €1,457 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩630,573 (€480) | €1,021 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩164,223 (€125) | €111 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩24,792 (€19) | €40 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩520,784 (€396) | €460 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,722 (€78) | €115 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,523 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,137 (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 1% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (€55) | €83 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,299 (€40) | €35 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,321 (€76) | €92 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (€124) | €86 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 42% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,521,000 (€22,463) | €25,462 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,531 (€1.16) | €1.37 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,234 (€50) | €113 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 2% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,116 (€3.89) | €5.63 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,491 (€6) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩35,877 (€27) | €54 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩20,195 (€15) | €4.94 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (€7) | €3.45 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,111 (€4.65) | €5.29 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,085 (€3.11) | €2.13 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,460 (€1.87) | €2.69 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,690 (€13) | €15 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 25% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (€23) | €38 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,545 (€15) | €21 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,003 (€80) | €90 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩62,264 (€47) | €67 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,209 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,895 (€3.72) | €3.15 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,529 (€3.45) | €5.79 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (€464) | €543 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩204 (€0.16) | €0.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩83,253 (€63) | €43 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.42) | €12 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,300 prices entered by 1,009 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 28% cheaper than in Ireland
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