Cost of living in South Korea compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (€4.94) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (€4.12) | €4.46 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (€1.66) | €1.22 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (€3.64) | €3.61 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (€4.73) | €2.23 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (€4.40) | €2.03 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (€2.73) | €1.33 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (€1.61) | €1.24 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (€17) | €7 | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,819 (€2.09) | €1.89 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (€2.21) | €0.97 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,839,660 (€1,363) | €1,054 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,187,480 (€880) | €750 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩250,846 (€186) | €119 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (€890) | €844 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (€435) | €540 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (€61) | €83 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (€31) | €24 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (€261) | €353 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (€84) | €103 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (€10) | €5.73 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (€31) | €81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (€39) | €36 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩95,365 (€71) | €76 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (€128) | €111 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,595,300 (€22,673) | €24,170 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (€1.07) | €1.41 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,931 (€60) | €36 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (€4.73) | €5.59 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (€5.48) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩96,192 (€71) | €77 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (€16) | €5.60 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (€6) | €3.30 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (€6) | €2.86 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (€1.35) | €1.95 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (€1.63) | €1.82 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 54% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (€25) | €33 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (€15) | €18 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (€123) | €80 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (€50) | €65 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (€3.71) | €1.66 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (€3.91) | €4.83 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (€496) | €456 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (€1.11) | €0.20 | + 469% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (€46) | €48 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.33) | €5.56 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 20% more expensive than in Italy
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