- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 22% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,727 (Dinar 5.471) | Dinar 11 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,539 (Dinar 4.099) | Dinar 4.811 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,389 (Dinar 3.378) | Dinar 2.784 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,605 (Dinar 1.633) | Dinar 1.143 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (Dinar 2.262) | Dinar 1.823 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,350 (Dinar 3.354) | Dinar 0.709 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,042 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.258 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,947 (Dinar 4.355) | Dinar 1.267 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (Dinar 2.639) | Dinar 0.768 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,612 (Dinar 1.638) | Dinar 3.302 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,027 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,695 (Dinar 1.689) | Dinar 1.010 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,141 (Dinar 1.969) | Dinar 0.354 | + 456% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 36% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,523,360 (Dinar 955) | Dinar 626 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,068,520 (Dinar 670) | Dinar 380 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩145,685 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 100 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,371 (Dinar 625) | Dinar 414 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩614,461 (Dinar 385) | Dinar 260 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩145,621 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 39 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 22 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩532,530 (Dinar 334) | Dinar 288 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,292 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 111 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.780 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,123 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.669 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 23% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,904 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,241 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 49 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,290 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 73 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩163,609 (Dinar 103) | Dinar 70 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 5% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,507,600 (Dinar 19,124) | Dinar 20,289 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (Dinar 0.962) | Dinar 0.806 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,503 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 37 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 49% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,744 (Dinar 3.601) | Dinar 2.608 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.478 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,694 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 20 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,237 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.109 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,298 (Dinar 5.828) | Dinar 3.118 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (Dinar 4.480) | Dinar 3.269 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (Dinar 2.059) | Dinar 1.218 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (Dinar 1.488) | Dinar 2.438 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,875 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 5.243 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 16% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,416 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 29 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,260 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩104,758 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 22 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,552 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 49 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,912 (Dinar 5.587) | Dinar 7 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,964 (Dinar 3.112) | Dinar 3.427 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,695 (Dinar 2.943) | Dinar 5.969 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,313 (Dinar 376) | Dinar 438 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩170 (Dinar 0.106) | Dinar 0.061 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,946 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 66 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Dinar 2.821) | Dinar 2.241 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00063
JOD
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,850 prices entered by 439 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 12% more expensive than in Jordan
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