Cost of living in South Korea compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,298 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,594 (€5.02) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,605 (€5.03) | €3.43 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,487 (€1.89) | €0.82 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,396 (€3.35) | €2.38 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,719 (€5.11) | €1.62 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,773 (€8) | €6 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,685 (€5.09) | €1.64 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,124 (€3.14) | €1.09 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,463 (€1.87) | €0.87 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩24,217 (€18) | €7 | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,598 (€1.98) | €1.61 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,250 (€2.47) | €0.84 | + 194% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,619,410 (€1,232) | €1,227 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,113,250 (€847) | €759 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩268,509 (€204) | €110 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩935,590 (€712) | €786 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩584,906 (€445) | €533 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩91,589 (€70) | €80 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩27,370 (€21) | €29 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩370,780 (€282) | €349 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩133,607 (€102) | €92 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,117 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,853 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (€32) | €78 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (€40) | €30 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩92,681 (€71) | €76 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (€132) | €85 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,595,300 (€23,284) | €22,852 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,481 (€1.13) | €1.26 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩74,667 (€57) | €43 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 41% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (€4.85) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (€5.62) | €7 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩96,192 (€73) | €58 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,569 (€13) | €3.85 | + 247% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,934 (€5.28) | €2.47 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (€6) | €2.85 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,646 (€2.01) | €1.38 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (€1.68) | €1.79 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (€13) | €15 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 80% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩36,000 (€27) | €29 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (€126) | €53 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩71,670 (€55) | €42 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,043 (€3.84) | €2.50 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (€4.02) | €3.94 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (€509) | €465 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (€1.14) | €0.19 | + 492% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (€47) | €46 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,538 (€3.45) | €4.93 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,495 prices entered by 1,543 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Spain
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