- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 41% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,025 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,426 (€5.01) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (€3.60) | €3.50 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,484 (€1.94) | €0.89 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,658 (€2.85) | €2.46 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (€3.90) | €1.73 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (€8) | €5.54 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (€5.24) | €1.81 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (€4.15) | €1.07 | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (€1.92) | €0.83 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (€16) | €6 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (€2.08) | €1.58 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (€2.32) | €0.96 | + 141% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,470,030 (€1,147) | €1,289 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (€885) | €908 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (€114) | €130 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (€688) | €851 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (€445) | €642 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩112,279 (€88) | €92 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,295 (€21) | €29 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (€399) | €366 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (€76) | €82 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (€62) | €75 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,464 (€37) | €29 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,651 (€74) | €81 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (€108) | €94 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 4% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,995,700 (€24,177) | €19,326 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (€1.20) | €1.27 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (€48) | €49 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (€4.40) | €5.98 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (€5.50) | €5.00 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (€26) | €55 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (€8) | €4.64 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (€6) | €2.58 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (€6) | €2.83 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (€2.39) | €1.36 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (€2.10) | €1.64 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,313 (€14) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (€25) | €31 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (€72) | €71 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (€44) | €46 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,562 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (€4.00) | €2.14 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (€3.73) | €4.11 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (€450) | €448 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (€0.30) | €0.19 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩66,291 (€52) | €44 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (€3.52) | €5.12 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 7% more expensive than in Spain
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