- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 27% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,543 (Dinar 5.452) | Dinar 11 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,391 (Dinar 4.079) | Dinar 4.815 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,309 (Dinar 3.388) | Dinar 2.894 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,600 (Dinar 1.660) | Dinar 1.160 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (Dinar 2.303) | Dinar 1.706 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,361 (Dinar 3.421) | Dinar 0.699 | + 389% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,344 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.229 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (Dinar 4.277) | Dinar 1.278 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (Dinar 2.686) | Dinar 0.751 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,569 (Dinar 1.640) | Dinar 3.312 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,262 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,836 (Dinar 1.810) | Dinar 1.002 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,149 (Dinar 2.010) | Dinar 0.414 | + 386% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 41% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,468,330 (Dinar 937) | Dinar 597 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,137,270 (Dinar 726) | Dinar 368 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩147,949 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 91 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,043,410 (Dinar 666) | Dinar 421 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩641,947 (Dinar 410) | Dinar 259 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩144,481 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 39 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 22 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩534,821 (Dinar 341) | Dinar 285 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,011 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 122 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.802 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,088 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.455 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 23% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 56 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,210 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 51 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,543 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 71 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 70 | + 49% | |
| 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 | ₩29,874,500 (Dinar 19,065) | Dinar 19,550 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (Dinar 0.975) | Dinar 0.775 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩64,098 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 39 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 50% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,899 (Dinar 3.764) | Dinar 2.570 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.908 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,478 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 21 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,117 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.109 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (Dinar 5.932) | Dinar 3.076 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (Dinar 4.561) | Dinar 3.260 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (Dinar 2.096) | Dinar 1.218 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (Dinar 1.514) | Dinar 2.401 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,991 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.243 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 14% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 30 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,780 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 17 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,754 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 22 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩61,527 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 48 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,169 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,842 (Dinar 3.090) | Dinar 3.453 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,559 (Dinar 2.909) | Dinar 6 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (Dinar 389) | Dinar 438 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩212 (Dinar 0.136) | Dinar 0.061 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,616 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 65 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Dinar 2.872) | Dinar 2.189 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00064
JOD
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,056 prices entered by 450 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Jordan
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