- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 2% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (29 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (21 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (17 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (36 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (22 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (14 ₪) | 4.42 ₪ | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (64 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,496,450 (4,913 ₪) | 7,591 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (3,639 ₪) | 5,601 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (489 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (3,263 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (2,011 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (434 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (84 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (1,681 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (319 ₪) | 397 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (38 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (44 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (275 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (179 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (318 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (503 ₪) | 455 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (100,661 ₪) | 133,617 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (5.11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,764 (209 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (107 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (34 ₪) | 34 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (27 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (25 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (60 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (100 ₪) | 152 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (68 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (390 ₪) | 316 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (199 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (30 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (16 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (1,894 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (1.25 ₪) | 0.74 ₪ | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (252 ₪) | 324 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00328
ILS
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,431 prices entered by 544 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 15% cheaper than in Israel
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