- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (Dinar 5.631) | Dinar 12 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (Dinar 4.091) | Dinar 4.928 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (Dinar 3.107) | Dinar 3.057 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (Dinar 1.566) | Dinar 1.176 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (Dinar 2.148) | Dinar 2.103 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (Dinar 3.298) | Dinar 0.735 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.274 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (Dinar 4.241) | Dinar 1.424 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (Dinar 2.648) | Dinar 0.772 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (Dinar 1.575) | Dinar 3.268 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (Dinar 1.717) | Dinar 1.023 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (Dinar 2.100) | Dinar 0.432 | + 387% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,541,380 (Dinar 966) | Dinar 705 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (Dinar 695) | Dinar 419 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 110 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (Dinar 623) | Dinar 531 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (Dinar 384) | Dinar 323 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 39 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (Dinar 321) | Dinar 274 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 87 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.439 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 63 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 54 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 81 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 73 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (Dinar 19,215) | Dinar 20,785 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (Dinar 0.975) | Dinar 0.867 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,989 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 49 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 24% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (Dinar 3.539) | Dinar 2.608 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (Dinar 4.423) | Dinar 5.478 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 24 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.620 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (Dinar 5.061) | Dinar 3.555 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (Dinar 4.844) | Dinar 3.421 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (Dinar 1.918) | Dinar 1.192 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (Dinar 1.683) | Dinar 2.658 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 14% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 33 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 23 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 54 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (Dinar 5.734) | Dinar 8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (Dinar 3.089) | Dinar 3.681 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (Dinar 2.963) | Dinar 5.446 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩597,994 (Dinar 375) | Dinar 438 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (Dinar 0.239) | Dinar 0.085 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 77 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Dinar 2.820) | Dinar 2.339 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00063
JOD
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,435 prices entered by 405 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is about the same as in Jordan
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