Cost of living in South Korea compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 16% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,483 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,559 (€5.09) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,201 (€4.81) | €4.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,633 (€2.04) | €1.16 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,973 (€3.08) | €3.30 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,606 (€5.13) | €2.46 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,909 (€8) | €5.27 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,214 (€7) | €2.01 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,079 (€3.94) | €1.10 | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,476 (€1.92) | €2.58 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,498 (€20) | €13 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,754 (€2.14) | €2.45 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,148 (€2.44) | €1.42 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,495,100 (€1,161) | €2,265 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,111,570 (€863) | €1,692 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩252,074 (€196) | €145 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩634,731 (€493) | €1,565 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩569,700 (€442) | €1,115 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩113,814 (€88) | €105 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,841 (€24) | €42 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩512,722 (€398) | €383 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,954 (€88) | €121 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,470 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,321 (€15) | €14 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 15% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩71,342 (€55) | €87 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩65,686 (€51) | €35 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩111,765 (€87) | €89 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩179,488 (€139) | €106 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 38% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,775,100 (€26,996) | €25,934 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,465 (€1.14) | €1.43 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩68,780 (€53) | €114 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,944 (€4.61) | €5.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (€5.74) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (€16) | €58 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩18,944 (€15) | €6 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,772 (€7) | €3.60 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,077 (€8) | €4.48 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,335 (€2.59) | €2.16 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,422 (€1.88) | €2.41 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,650 (€11) | €16 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,427 (€26) | €40 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,349 (€17) | €23 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩237,681 (€185) | €72 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩57,938 (€45) | €65 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,217 (€9) | €11 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,985 (€3.87) | €3.46 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,256 (€4.08) | €5.93 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩575,683 (€447) | €412 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩146 (€0.11) | €0.45 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩71,312 (€55) | €44 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,555 (€3.54) | €13 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,451 prices entered by 518 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 26% cheaper than in Ireland
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