| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
₩9,831
|
($8)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
₩7,898
|
($6)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
₩7,028
|
($5.40)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
₩2,881
|
($2.21)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
₩6,431
|
($4.94)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
₩8,120
|
($6)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
₩7,646
|
($5.87)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
₩8,442
|
($6)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
₩4,872
|
($3.74)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
₩2,927
|
($2.25)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
₩21,934
|
($17)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
₩3,389
|
($2.60)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
₩4,160
|
($3.20)
|
|
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
₩3,727,990
|
($2,864)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
₩2,298,100
|
($1,766)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
₩273,226
|
($210)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
₩1,238,220
|
($951)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
₩819,255
|
($629)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
₩114,665
|
($88)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
₩31,294
|
($24)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
₩378,438
|
($291)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
₩100,183
|
($77)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
₩11,893
|
($9)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
₩14,266
|
($11)
|
|
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
₩79,338
|
($61)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
₩59,970
|
($46)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
₩89,660
|
($69)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
₩144,451
|
($111)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
₩41,899,500
|
($32,189)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
₩1,882
|
($1.45)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
₩56,561
|
($43)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
₩13,949
|
($11)
|
|
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
₩5,748
|
($4.42)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
₩6,336
|
($4.87)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
₩46,951
|
($36)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
₩15,753
|
($12)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
₩10,736
|
($8)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
₩8,307
|
($6)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
₩3,094
|
($2.38)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
₩4,101
|
($3.15)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
₩18,393
|
($14)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
₩30,591
|
($24)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
₩28,080
|
($22)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
₩165,044
|
($127)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
₩68,068
|
($52)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
₩13,223
|
($10)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
₩5,405
|
($4.15)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
₩4,618
|
($3.55)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
₩588,407
|
($452)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
₩207
|
($0.16)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
₩72,194
|
($55)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
₩4,500
|
($3.46)
|
