- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 3% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,786 (29 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,558 (21 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,505 (8 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,709 (12 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (16 ₪) | 5.58 ₪ | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (36 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (22 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (17 ₪) | 4.25 ₪ | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (67 ₪) | 47 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,470,030 (4,811 ₪) | 7,503 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (3,714 ₪) | 5,501 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (480 ₪) | 820 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (2,888 ₪) | 4,368 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (1,867 ₪) | 3,250 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩108,724 (356 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,238 (86 ₪) | 79 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (1,676 ₪) | 1,610 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (318 ₪) | 388 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (37 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (47 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (259 ₪) | 382 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,151 (144 ₪) | 173 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,357 (315 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (455 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 16% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,995,700 (101,443 ₪) | 131,348 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (5.02 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (199 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (111 ₪) | 477 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,913 (39 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,145 (23 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (25 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,084 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (56 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (103 ₪) | 139 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (67 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (303 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (186 ₪) | 257 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,682 (28 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (16 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (1,889 ₪) | 2,274 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩330 (1.08 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,123 (226 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (15 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00327
ILS
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,121 prices entered by 509 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 17% cheaper than in Israel
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Israel
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 47% more expensive than in Israel
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Israel
- Cost of living in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Andorra is 17% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Israel