Cost of living in South Korea compared to Ireland
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
South Korea | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (€5.41) | €11 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (€4.09) | €5.43 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (€2.03) | €1.40 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (€3.52) | €4.65 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (€5.37) | €2.98 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (€6) | €6 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (€4.71) | €2.73 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (€2.88) | €1.68 | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (€2.11) | €2.83 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (€15) | €14 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (€2.41) | €2.91 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (€3.17) | €1.78 | + 78% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
South Korea | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (€1,035) | €2,691 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (€1,334) | €2,078 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (€166) | €252 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (€872) | €1,886 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (€500) | €1,464 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (€55) | €167 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (€20) | €40 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (€299) | €374 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (€69) | €111 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 16% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
South Korea | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (€59) | €90 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (€46) | €46 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (€66) | €101 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (€102) | €103 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
South Korea | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (€27,087) | €30,083 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (€1.13) | €1.73 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (€40) | €74 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
South Korea | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (€5.51) | €9 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (€27) | €64 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (€14) | €5.54 | + 149% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (€10) | €4.48 | + 131% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (€2.48) | €2.77 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (€4.36) | €3.03 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
South Korea | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (€26) | €55 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (€19) | €24 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (€172) | €206 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (€88) | €100 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (€3.80) | €3.70 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (€4.57) | €7 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (€637) | €748 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (€0.14) | €0.33 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (€68) | €56 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (€3.24) | €15 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,127 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 33% cheaper than in Ireland
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