Cost of living in South Korea compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (Dinar 5.980) | Dinar 4.700 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (Dinar 4.232) | Dinar 4.531 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (Dinar 3.531) | Dinar 1.860 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (Dinar 1.425) | Dinar 0.955 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (Dinar 3.117) | Dinar 1.631 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (Dinar 4.053) | Dinar 0.583 | + 595% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.566 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Dinar 3.777) | Dinar 1.285 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (Dinar 2.337) | Dinar 0.608 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (Dinar 1.376) | Dinar 5.873 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,694 (Dinar 1.711) | Dinar 1.077 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (Dinar 1.893) | Dinar 0.448 | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 75% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,532,360 (Dinar 974) | Dinar 633 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,131,400 (Dinar 719) | Dinar 285 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,496 (Dinar 190) | Dinar 71 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (Dinar 763) | Dinar 390 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (Dinar 373) | Dinar 224 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 26 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 18 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (Dinar 224) | Dinar 209 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 97 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.422 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.000 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 17% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 32 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 48 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩95,365 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 63 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 53 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 22% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,087,500 (Dinar 18,482) | Dinar 18,921 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (Dinar 0.915) | Dinar 0.841 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩82,870 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 37 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 59% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (Dinar 4.052) | Dinar 4.105 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (Dinar 4.696) | Dinar 4.766 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩82,440 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 20 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.862 | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (Dinar 5.165) | Dinar 2.846 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (Dinar 5.289) | Dinar 3.241 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (Dinar 1.153) | Dinar 1.234 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (Dinar 1.401) | Dinar 2.579 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.990 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 78% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 19 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (Dinar 105) | Dinar 33 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 36 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.788 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (Dinar 3.177) | Dinar 2.476 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (Dinar 3.354) | Dinar 12 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (Dinar 425) | Dinar 350 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (Dinar 0.953) | Dinar 0.036 | + 2527% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 41 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Dinar 2.859) | Dinar 3.031 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00064
JOD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 680 prices entered by 119 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 45% more expensive than in Jordan
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