- 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% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,958 (29 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,492 (21 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,982 (16 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,531 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,449 (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,958 (16 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,009 (32 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,925 (22 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,305 (14 ₪) | 4.63 ₪ | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,505 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,656 (63 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,715 (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,621 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,559,880 (4,994 ₪) | 7,919 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,120,210 (3,586 ₪) | 5,801 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩138,692 (444 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,017,120 (3,256 ₪) | 4,607 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩625,388 (2,002 ₪) | 3,273 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩140,218 (449 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,450 (88 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩549,825 (1,760 ₪) | 1,953 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩99,192 (318 ₪) | 369 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,466 (37 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,571 (47 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩78,842 (252 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩55,249 (177 ₪) | 198 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,706 (322 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,860 (521 ₪) | 523 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 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 | ₩31,183,900 (99,831 ₪) | 133,757 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,560 (4.99 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩64,114 (205 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,923 (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,681 (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,957 (112 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,438 (46 ₪) | 34 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,119 (32 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,687 (25 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,054 (13 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,654 (8 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩20,435 (65 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,697 (105 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,593 (66 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,055 (336 ₪) | 282 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,576 (191 ₪) | 280 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (29 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,987 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,670 (15 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩597,994 (1,914 ₪) | 2,357 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (1.22 ₪) | 0.77 ₪ | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩78,621 (252 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (14 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00320
ILS
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,551 prices entered by 566 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 16% cheaper than in Israel
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