- 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 | ₩8,786 (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,558 (€5.13) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (€3.61) | €4.41 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,505 (€1.96) | €1.24 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,709 (€2.90) | €3.71 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (€3.91) | €2.47 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (€8) | €5.23 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (€5.26) | €2.22 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (€4.16) | €1.13 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (€1.92) | €2.37 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (€16) | €13 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (€2.09) | €2.36 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (€2.32) | €1.52 | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,470,030 (€1,151) | €2,123 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (€888) | €1,701 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (€115) | €153 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (€691) | €1,466 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (€446) | €1,092 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩108,724 (€85) | €110 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,238 (€21) | €42 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (€401) | €397 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (€76) | €110 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (€11) | €13 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (€62) | €83 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,151 (€35) | €36 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,357 (€75) | €88 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (€109) | €103 | + 6% | |
| 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 | ₩30,995,700 (€24,263) | €24,566 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (€1.20) | €1.41 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (€48) | €107 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 6% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (€4.42) | €5.62 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (€5.52) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (€27) | €55 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,913 (€9) | €4.82 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,145 (€5.59) | €3.02 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (€6) | €4.75 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,084 (€2.41) | €1.87 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (€2.10) | €2.30 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 29% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (€25) | €38 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (€16) | €22 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (€73) | €98 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (€45) | €68 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,682 (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (€4.01) | €3.23 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (€3.75) | €5.89 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (€452) | €474 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩330 (€0.26) | €0.43 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,123 (€54) | €43 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (€3.54) | €12 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,667 prices entered by 864 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 30% cheaper than in Ireland
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