- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 1% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,727 (28 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,539 (21 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,389 (17 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,627 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,361 (17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,344 (33 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (22 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (14 ₪) | 4.70 ₪ | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,612 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,673 (60 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,695 (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,141 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,481,990 (4,764 ₪) | 8,040 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,068,520 (3,435 ₪) | 5,976 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩145,685 (468 ₪) | 688 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,020,450 (3,280 ₪) | 4,958 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩614,461 (1,975 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩145,621 (468 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (89 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩532,530 (1,712 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,292 (316 ₪) | 409 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (35 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,123 (42 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,904 (263 ₪) | 362 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,241 (165 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,290 (329 ₪) | 424 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩163,609 (526 ₪) | 490 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,507,600 (98,071 ₪) | 134,665 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (4.93 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,503 (204 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 10% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,744 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (31 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,694 (112 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,237 (46 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,298 (30 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (23 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,875 (61 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,416 (101 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,260 (65 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩104,758 (337 ₪) | 282 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,552 (191 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,912 (29 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,964 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,695 (15 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,313 (1,930 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩212 (0.68 ₪) | 0.79 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,946 (260 ₪) | 302 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (14 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00321
ILS
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,268 prices entered by 622 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in Israel
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