- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 20% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,678 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,404 (€5.10) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,427 (€4.32) | €4.30 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,577 (€2.05) | €1.29 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,515 (€2.80) | €3.76 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,349 (€4.26) | €2.18 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,035 (€9) | €6 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (€5.33) | €2.04 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (€3.35) | €1.35 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (€2.00) | €1.31 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,362 (€15) | €7 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,907 (€2.31) | €2.05 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,149 (€2.51) | €1.23 | + 104% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 3% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,489,180 (€1,185) | €1,342 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,103,290 (€878) | €893 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩172,687 (€137) | €121 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,033,360 (€823) | €799 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩630,573 (€502) | €563 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩164,223 (€131) | €117 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,674 (€20) | €23 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩520,784 (€415) | €378 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,722 (€82) | €118 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,523 (€8) | €4.56 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,137 (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 3% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (€58) | €85 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩53,941 (€43) | €34 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,298 (€80) | €92 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (€130) | €119 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 18% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,874,500 (€23,781) | €20,092 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (€1.22) | €1.49 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,250 (€50) | €35 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,899 (€4.70) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩35,877 (€29) | €82 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,533 (€10) | €4.85 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (€7) | €3.49 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,121 (€4.87) | €3.52 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,845 (€3.06) | €2.18 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,228 (€1.77) | €1.95 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,690 (€14) | €19 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (€24) | €32 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,471 (€15) | €17 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,754 (€84) | €67 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩62,804 (€50) | €63 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,090 (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,903 (€3.90) | €1.56 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,757 (€3.79) | €4.97 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (€485) | €479 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩270 (€0.22) | €0.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,616 (€64) | €60 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.58) | €5.26 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,470 prices entered by 1,162 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Italy
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