| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
₩9,243
|
($8)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
₩6,560
|
($5.84)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
₩5,477
|
($4.88)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
₩2,331
|
($2.08)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
₩4,174
|
($3.72)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
₩6,265
|
($5.58)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
₩12,999
|
($12)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
₩6,773
|
($6)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
₩4,083
|
($3.64)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
₩2,397
|
($2.13)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
₩26,814
|
($24)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
₩2,646
|
($2.36)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
₩3,410
|
($3.04)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
₩2,028,480
|
($1,806)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
₩1,375,620
|
($1,225)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
₩298,484
|
($266)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
₩1,285,910
|
($1,145)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
₩755,496
|
($673)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
₩109,270
|
($97)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
₩30,092
|
($27)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
₩362,068
|
($322)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
₩104,479
|
($93)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
₩9,942
|
($9)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
₩12,811
|
($11)
|
|
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
₩72,873
|
($65)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
₩55,608
|
($50)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
₩105,719
|
($94)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
₩168,969
|
($150)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
₩29,775,700
|
($26,513)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
₩1,456
|
($1.30)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
₩80,999
|
($72)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
₩14,701
|
($13)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
₩6,804
|
($6)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
₩6,501
|
($5.79)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
₩28,310
|
($25)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
₩16,300
|
($15)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
₩8,888
|
($8)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
₩8,606
|
($8)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
₩2,941
|
($2.62)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
₩2,602
|
($2.32)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
₩16,329
|
($15)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
₩31,888
|
($28)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
₩21,367
|
($19)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
₩177,731
|
($158)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
₩63,605
|
($57)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
₩11,421
|
($10)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
₩4,689
|
($4.18)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
₩5,102
|
($4.54)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
₩595,350
|
($530)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
₩157
|
($0.14)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
₩65,757
|
($59)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
₩4,637
|
($4.13)
|
