Cost of living in South Korea compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩10,778 (28 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,239 (16 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,987 (16 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,684 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,039 (16 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,203 (19 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (42 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,264 (22 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,965 (10 ₪) | 5.09 ₪ | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,750 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (57 ₪) | 53 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,603 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,056 (8 ₪) | 5.73 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,187,450 (8,380 ₪) | 7,923 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,635,570 (4,300 ₪) | 5,573 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩296,309 (779 ₪) | 905 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,563,740 (4,111 ₪) | 4,980 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩779,612 (2,050 ₪) | 3,672 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (228 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩32,020 (84 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (576 ₪) | 1,646 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (235 ₪) | 355 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩15,042 (40 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,774 (36 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (183 ₪) | 380 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩54,258 (143 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,310 (216 ₪) | 439 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (336 ₪) | 531 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (92,258 ₪) | 140,011 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,780 (4.68 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,034 (155 ₪) | 253 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩16,011 (42 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (12 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩22,735 (60 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (55 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (28 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,744 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,884 (15 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,228 (8 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,274 (38 ₪) | 56 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,483 (78 ₪) | 185 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,154 (74 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩273,150 (718 ₪) | 428 ₪ | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,850 (178 ₪) | 294 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩40,981 (108 ₪) | 59 ₪ | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,601 (15 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,364 (11 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩649,900 (1,709 ₪) | 2,148 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩236 (0.62 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩68,568 (180 ₪) | 209 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (12 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00263
ILS
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 930 prices entered by 150 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 23% cheaper than in Israel
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