- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 4% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (€5.00) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (€3.80) | €4.46 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (€1.91) | €1.25 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (€2.63) | €3.90 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (€4.03) | €2.45 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (€8) | €5.16 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (€5.18) | €2.25 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (€3.24) | €1.13 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (€1.93) | €2.41 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (€15) | €13 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (€2.10) | €2.32 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (€2.57) | €1.53 | + 68% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,541,380 (€1,181) | €2,140 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (€849) | €1,699 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (€114) | €153 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (€761) | €1,483 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (€469) | €1,090 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (€101) | €112 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (€20) | €42 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (€392) | €398 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (€74) | €104 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (€64) | €80 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (€42) | €35 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (€74) | €88 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (€117) | €98 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 40% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (€23,488) | €24,643 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (€1.19) | €1.40 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,989 (€51) | €110 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 8% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (€4.33) | €4.98 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (€5.41) | €16 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (€25) | €56 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (€8) | €4.73 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (€6) | €3.02 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (€5.92) | €4.82 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (€2.34) | €1.88 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (€2.06) | €2.39 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (€23) | €39 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (€16) | €21 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (€91) | €84 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (€46) | €67 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (€3.78) | €3.22 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (€3.62) | €5.93 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩597,994 (€458) | €517 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (€0.29) | €0.48 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (€59) | €47 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.45) | €12 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,610 prices entered by 925 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 29% cheaper than in Ireland
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