- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,955 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,527 (€5.10) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,389 (€4.21) | €3.48 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,504 (€1.96) | €0.88 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,439 (€2.69) | €2.59 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,350 (€4.18) | €1.70 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,042 (€8) | €5.53 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,947 (€5.42) | €1.76 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (€3.29) | €1.11 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,561 (€2.00) | €0.82 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,027 (€15) | €6 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,695 (€2.10) | €1.53 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,141 (€2.45) | €0.94 | + 161% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,523,360 (€1,189) | €1,276 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,068,520 (€834) | €882 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩145,685 (€114) | €135 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,371 (€778) | €828 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩614,461 (€480) | €615 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩145,621 (€114) | €95 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (€22) | €30 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩532,530 (€416) | €377 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,292 (€77) | €82 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (€9) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,123 (€10) | €11 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,904 (€64) | €75 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,241 (€40) | €29 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,290 (€80) | €80 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩163,609 (€128) | €94 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,507,600 (€23,821) | €19,355 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,544 (€1.21) | €1.23 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,503 (€50) | €49 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 30% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,744 (€4.49) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (€8) | €4.67 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,694 (€27) | €55 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,237 (€11) | €4.56 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,298 (€7) | €2.66 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (€5.58) | €2.84 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (€2.57) | €1.29 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (€1.85) | €1.71 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,875 (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,416 (€25) | €30 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,260 (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩104,758 (€82) | €75 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,552 (€47) | €47 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,912 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,964 (€3.88) | €2.14 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,695 (€3.67) | €4.21 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,313 (€469) | €456 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩170 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,946 (€63) | €45 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.51) | €5.09 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,516 prices entered by 1,643 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Spain
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