Cost of living in South Korea compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 34% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| South Korea | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,484 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,239 (€4.52) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,987 (€4.34) | €3.55 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,684 (€1.94) | €0.88 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,039 (€4.37) | €2.59 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,203 (€5.22) | €1.81 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (€12) | €6 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,375 (€6) | €1.88 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,965 (€2.87) | €1.18 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,750 (€1.99) | €0.93 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (€16) | €7 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,218 (€2.33) | €1.84 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,056 (€2.21) | €0.91 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| South Korea | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,187,450 (€2,308) | €1,177 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,635,570 (€1,184) | €778 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩442,890 (€321) | €124 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,313,570 (€951) | €739 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩779,612 (€565) | €557 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (€63) | €85 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩32,020 (€23) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (€159) | €366 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (€65) | €103 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩15,042 (€11) | €7 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,774 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 6% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| South Korea | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (€50) | €77 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,630 (€38) | €32 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,867 (€65) | €84 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (€93) | €92 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| South Korea | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (€25,411) | €25,069 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,780 (€1.29) | €1.81 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,034 (€43) | €38 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| South Korea | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩16,011 (€12) | €6 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (€3.26) | €5.56 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩22,735 (€16) | €61 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (€15) | €4.53 | + 236% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (€8) | €2.41 | + 221% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,744 (€4.16) | €2.64 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,884 (€4.26) | €1.58 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,228 (€2.34) | €1.76 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,160 (€12) | €18 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| South Korea | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,483 (€21) | €32 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩23,679 (€17) | €16 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩273,150 (€198) | €52 | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,850 (€49) | €45 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩40,981 (€30) | €10 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,601 (€4.06) | €2.83 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,139 (€3.00) | €4.12 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩649,900 (€471) | €472 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩236 (€0.17) | €0.20 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩68,568 (€50) | €47 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.26) | €5.04 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Spain
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