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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 56% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,439 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,524 (€4.98) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,201 (€4.73) | €3.26 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,640 (€2.01) | €0.84 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,973 (€3.03) | €2.37 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,606 (€5.04) | €1.68 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,909 (€8) | €6 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,214 (€7) | €1.69 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,095 (€3.89) | €1.05 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,532 (€1.93) | €0.85 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,988 (€20) | €6 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,674 (€2.04) | €1.59 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,148 (€2.40) | €0.85 | + 182% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,463,490 (€1,117) | €1,293 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,125,780 (€859) | €850 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩242,935 (€185) | €118 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩634,731 (€484) | €762 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩569,700 (€435) | €554 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩113,814 (€87) | €81 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩30,968 (€24) | €30 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,722 (€391) | €376 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,954 (€87) | €92 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,470 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,321 (€15) | €11 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 15% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩71,342 (€54) | €81 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩55,714 (€43) | €31 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,995 (€83) | €79 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩179,488 (€137) | €90 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 10% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,775,100 (€26,531) | €21,691 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,450 (€1.11) | €1.31 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩67,224 (€51) | €45 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,944 (€4.53) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (€5.64) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (€15) | €63 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩18,944 (€14) | €4.41 | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,772 (€7) | €2.66 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,077 (€8) | €2.83 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,335 (€2.54) | €1.52 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,422 (€1.85) | €1.76 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,650 (€11) | €14 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,427 (€26) | €32 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,530 (€16) | €16 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩237,681 (€181) | €53 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩57,411 (€44) | €43 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,217 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,985 (€3.80) | €2.37 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,366 (€4.09) | €4.05 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩575,683 (€439) | €424 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩146 (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,942 (€56) | €46 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,555 (€3.48) | €5.06 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,583 prices entered by 1,684 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 13% more expensive than in Spain
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