Cost of living in South Korea compared to Morocco
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 82% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
South Korea | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (91 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (59 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (45 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (22 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (38 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,771 (58 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 681% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (67 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (51 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 257% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (31 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 323% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (23 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (165 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (26 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (35 Dirham) | 5.77 Dirham | + 500% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 43% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
South Korea | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (11,284 Dirham) | 9,982 Dirham | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (14,549 Dirham) | 5,110 Dirham | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (1,806 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (9,510 Dirham) | 7,119 Dirham | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (5,455 Dirham) | 2,620 Dirham | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (602 Dirham) | 567 Dirham | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (213 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (3,260 Dirham) | 2,173 Dirham | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (752 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (121 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (109 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | + 23% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
South Korea | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (646 Dirham) | 503 Dirham | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (498 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (725 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (1,117 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 47% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
South Korea | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (295,405 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (12 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,828 (458 Dirham) | 210 Dirham | + 118% | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 84% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
South Korea | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (60 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (90 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (299 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (150 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (113 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 235% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (73 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 114% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (27 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (48 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 165% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (108 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 60% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
South Korea | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (280 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (206 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (1,879 Dirham) | 446 Dirham | + 321% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (959 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (118 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (41 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (50 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (6,950 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (1.55 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (742 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (35 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 689 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 55% more expensive than in Morocco
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