Cost of living in South Korea compared to Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| South Korea | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,980 (5,805 Franc) | 11,351 Franc | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,615 (3,205 Franc) | 5,133 Franc | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,632 (2,729 Franc) | 3,484 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,759 (1,337 Franc) | 1,316 Franc | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,542 (3,170 Franc) | 1,146 Franc | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,203 (3,490 Franc) | 756 Franc | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (7,768 Franc) | 3,375 Franc | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,264 (4,004 Franc) | 1,812 Franc | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,965 (1,921 Franc) | 535 Franc | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,108 (1,506 Franc) | 544 Franc | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩34,167 (16,555 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,437 (1,665 Franc) | 1,900 Franc | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,184 (2,027 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 55% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| South Korea | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩4,454,430 (2,158,360 Franc) | 811,111 Franc | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,796,960 (1,355,246 Franc) | 935,131 Franc | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩253,895 (123,023 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,589,470 (770,166 Franc) | 555,411 Franc | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩779,612 (377,755 Franc) | 111,500 Franc | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (42,050 Franc) | 50,694 Franc | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩32,020 (15,515 Franc) | 21,795 Franc | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (106,158 Franc) | 233,381 Franc | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (43,374 Franc) | 91,893 Franc | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (7,767 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (6,993 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 15% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| South Korea | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (33,775 Franc) | 45,989 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩54,258 (26,290 Franc) | 30,425 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,310 (39,883 Franc) | 41,845 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (61,951 Franc) | 68,604 Franc | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| South Korea | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (17,003,224 Franc) | 14,174,100 Franc | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,965 (952 Franc) | 688 Franc | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,651 (30,841 Franc) | 22,500 Franc | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 32% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| South Korea | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩8,245 (3,995 Franc) | 1,728 Franc | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (2,180 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩76,762 (37,194 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (10,192 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (5,182 Franc) | 2,669 Franc | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,457 (4,098 Franc) | 9,600 Franc | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,308 (2,572 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (3,990 Franc) | 2,266 Franc | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (6,210 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 15% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| South Korea | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (15,975 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩29,287 (14,191 Franc) | 8,407 Franc | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩379,963 (184,108 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩89,730 (43,478 Franc) | 46,638 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩17,897 (8,672 Franc) | 5,544 Franc | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,563 (3,180 Franc) | 3,150 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,017 (2,431 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 386% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩795,597 (385,501 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩236 (114 Franc) | 90 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩116,074 (56,243 Franc) | 44,231 Franc | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (2,180 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 367 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 31% more expensive than in Ivory Coast
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