Cost of living in South Korea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 240% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| South Korea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,049 (₨2,363) | ₨810 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,946 (₨1,700) | ₨914 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,420 (₨1,587) | ₨402 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,902 (₨621) | ₨182 | + 241% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,285 (₨1,344) | ₨288 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (₨1,719) | ₨155 | + 1006% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (₨1,708) | ₨1,179 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,422 (₨1,801) | ₨301 | + 497% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (₨1,048) | ₨102 | + 930% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,939 (₨629) | ₨506 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (₨4,447) | ₨2,438 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,248 (₨695) | ₨283 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,247 (₨908) | ₨161 | + 464% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| South Korea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,572,230 (₨764,045) | ₨142,068 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,147,310 (₨459,277) | ₨74,167 | + 519% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (₨51,364) | ₨26,937 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (₨270,427) | ₨66,342 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (₨155,101) | ₨45,519 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (₨17,111) | ₨23,767 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (₨6,467) | ₨2,085 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (₨92,689) | ₨71,589 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (₨21,388) | ₨29,245 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (₨3,428) | ₨1,517 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (₨3,087) | ₨6,532 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| South Korea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (₨18,355) | ₨3,995 | + 359% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,053 (₨13,058) | ₨6,699 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (₨20,618) | ₨15,767 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (₨31,751) | ₨9,437 | + 236% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| South Korea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,804,000 (₨8,941,235) | ₨4,047,290 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,740 (₨372) | ₨271 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,813 (₨12,151) | ₨4,410 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| South Korea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (₨1,708) | ₨503 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (₨2,567) | ₨953 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩52,552 (₨11,240) | ₨3,299 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (₨4,499) | ₨1,142 | + 294% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (₨3,208) | ₨967 | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (₨2,063) | ₨899 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (₨768) | ₨431 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (₨1,761) | ₨210 | + 738% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,167 (₨3,672) | ₨2,628 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 214% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| South Korea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩34,756 (₨7,434) | ₨2,918 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,450 (₨5,871) | ₨1,886 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (₨53,420) | ₨3,741 | + 1328% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩69,455 (₨14,855) | ₨6,696 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (₨3,348) | ₨1,274 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (₨1,178) | ₨683 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,817 (₨1,030) | ₨725 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩757,033 (₨161,918) | ₨68,087 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (₨44) | ₨3.42 | + 1188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (₨21,103) | ₨3,517 | + 500% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (₨962) | ₨480 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,349 prices entered by 619 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan
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