| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
₩8,892
|
($8)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
|
₩6,478
|
($6)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
₩5,822
|
($5.46)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
₩2,587
|
($2.42)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
₩3,483
|
($3.26)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
₩5,160
|
($4.83)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
₩10,139
|
($10)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
₩7,217
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
₩4,312
|
($4.04)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
₩2,602
|
($2.44)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
₩20,099
|
($19)
|
|
2 liters of Coca-Cola
|
₩3,053
|
($2.86)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
₩3,574
|
($3.35)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
|
₩1,708,320
|
($1,601)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
|
₩1,353,700
|
($1,268)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
₩149,422
|
($140)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
|
₩1,117,480
|
($1,047)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
|
₩653,113
|
($612)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
|
₩173,314
|
($162)
|
|
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
|
₩26,476
|
($25)
|
|
40” flat screen TV
|
₩637,846
|
($598)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
₩113,689
|
($107)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
₩11,715
|
($11)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
₩13,486
|
($13)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
|
₩65,357
|
($61)
|
|
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
|
₩51,315
|
($48)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
₩102,162
|
($96)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
₩186,025
|
($174)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
₩31,899,500
|
($29,888)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
₩1,554
|
($1.46)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
₩66,813
|
($63)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
₩10,684
|
($10)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
₩5,048
|
($4.73)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
₩5,301
|
($4.97)
|
|
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
|
₩37,552
|
($35)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
|
₩12,369
|
($12)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
₩9,360
|
($9)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
₩6,935
|
($6)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
₩2,689
|
($2.52)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
₩3,297
|
($3.09)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
₩20,738
|
($19)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
₩32,115
|
($30)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
₩20,039
|
($19)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
₩130,805
|
($123)
|
|
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
₩72,498
|
($68)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
₩10,383
|
($10)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
₩4,739
|
($4.44)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
₩5,016
|
($4.70)
|
|
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
|
₩570,817
|
($535)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
₩205
|
($0.19)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
₩78,382
|
($73)
|
|
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
|
₩4,500
|
($4.22)
|
