- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,025 (Dinar 5.716) | Dinar 10 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,426 (Dinar 4.070) | Dinar 4.804 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (Dinar 2.920) | Dinar 2.961 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,484 (Dinar 1.573) | Dinar 1.171 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,658 (Dinar 2.317) | Dinar 2.115 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (Dinar 3.167) | Dinar 0.745 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.735 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (Dinar 4.258) | Dinar 1.506 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (Dinar 3.368) | Dinar 0.774 | + 335% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (Dinar 1.557) | Dinar 3.313 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (Dinar 1.690) | Dinar 1.124 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 0.407 | + 363% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 18% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,470,030 (Dinar 931) | Dinar 711 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (Dinar 719) | Dinar 414 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 113 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (Dinar 559) | Dinar 516 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (Dinar 361) | Dinar 300 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩108,724 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 57 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,238 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 19 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (Dinar 324) | Dinar 256 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 89 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.432 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.480 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 64 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,151 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 57 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,357 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 82 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 76 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 5% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,995,700 (Dinar 19,632) | Dinar 21,746 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (Dinar 0.972) | Dinar 0.923 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 41 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 16% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (Dinar 3.577) | Dinar 3.190 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (Dinar 4.470) | Dinar 7 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 26 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,913 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.186 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,145 (Dinar 4.526) | Dinar 3.563 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (Dinar 4.896) | Dinar 3.314 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,084 (Dinar 1.953) | Dinar 1.260 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (Dinar 1.701) | Dinar 2.898 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 10% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 23 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 50 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,682 (Dinar 5.499) | Dinar 9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (Dinar 3.247) | Dinar 3.203 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (Dinar 3.032) | Dinar 5.159 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (Dinar 365) | Dinar 312 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (Dinar 0.242) | Dinar 0.094 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,123 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 73 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (Dinar 2.860) | Dinar 2.442 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00063
JOD
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,177 prices entered by 382 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is about the same as in Jordan
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