- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (€5.12) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (€3.89) | €3.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (€1.96) | €0.89 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (€2.69) | €2.47 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (€4.13) | €1.73 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (€9) | €5.57 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (€5.31) | €1.78 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (€3.32) | €1.07 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (€1.97) | €0.82 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (€15) | €6 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (€2.15) | €1.56 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (€2.63) | €0.94 | + 181% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,496,450 (€1,174) | €1,285 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (€870) | €890 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (€117) | €131 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (€780) | €839 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (€481) | €627 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (€104) | €93 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (€20) | €31 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (€402) | €364 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (€76) | €80 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (€66) | €74 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (€43) | €29 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (€76) | €80 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (€120) | €94 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 7% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (€24,058) | €19,621 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (€1.22) | €1.26 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,764 (€50) | €49 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (€4.43) | €6 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (€5.54) | €4.58 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (€26) | €56 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (€8) | €4.44 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (€6) | €2.50 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (€6) | €2.85 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (€2.40) | €1.27 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (€2.11) | €1.59 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (€14) | €13 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (€24) | €31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (€16) | €17 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (€93) | €68 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (€47) | €46 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (€3.87) | €2.10 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (€3.71) | €4.20 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (€453) | €470 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (€0.30) | €0.19 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (€60) | €44 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.53) | €5.10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Spain
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