Cost of living in South Korea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Korea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,447 (руб 659) | руб 516 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,463 (руб 487) | руб 359 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,487 (руб 373) | руб 199 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,005 (руб 173) | руб 88 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,131 (руб 238) | руб 145 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,882 (руб 454) | руб 213 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,410 (руб 484) | руб 416 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,989 (руб 575) | руб 130 | + 343% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,206 (руб 242) | руб 54 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,648 (руб 210) | руб 89 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩29,378 (руб 1,691) | руб 687 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,506 (руб 144) | руб 166 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,400 (руб 253) | руб 40 | + 530% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Korea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,503,830 (руб 201,707) | руб 106,005 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,911,090 (руб 110,017) | руб 58,355 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,212 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,369,270 (руб 78,826) | руб 53,538 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩776,874 (руб 44,723) | руб 32,390 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩542,787 (руб 31,247) | руб 5,826 | + 436% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,901 (руб 1,721) | руб 901 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩800,000 (руб 46,054) | руб 22,130 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩150,000 (руб 8,635) | руб 7,545 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,795 (руб 852) | руб 546 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (руб 1,727) | руб 797 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| South Korea | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,683 (руб 4,933) | руб 6,508 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,207 (руб 3,811) | руб 3,183 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,681 (руб 6,775) | руб 8,423 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩172,946 (руб 9,956) | руб 7,792 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Korea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,630,100 (руб 2,051,141) | руб 2,623,330 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,683 (руб 97) | руб 55 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,660 (руб 3,492) | руб 2,129 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 168% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Korea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩9,000 (руб 518) | руб 316 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (руб 576) | руб 551 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (руб 11,514) | руб 1,975 | + 483% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,379 (руб 1,000) | руб 354 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (руб 648) | руб 216 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (руб 576) | руб 196 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (руб 115) | руб 125 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,239 (руб 186) | руб 133 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,429 (руб 1,003) | руб 499 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Korea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩51,145 (руб 2,944) | руб 1,898 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (руб 1,727) | руб 672 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩40,000 (руб 2,303) | руб 5,461 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,634 (руб 3,951) | руб 3,276 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,000 (руб 864) | руб 487 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,270 (руб 303) | руб 182 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,894 (руб 282) | руб 249 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩1,089,690 (руб 62,731) | руб 58,430 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩240 (руб 14) | руб 3.97 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,234 (руб 4,273) | руб 3,415 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (руб 259) | руб 209 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 62% more expensive than in Russia
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