KRW |
USD |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
₩10,091
|
($7)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
₩8,040
|
($5.65)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
₩6,544
|
($4.60)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
₩2,853
|
($2.01)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
₩5,621
|
($3.95)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
₩5,561
|
($3.91)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
₩9,987
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
₩9,617
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
₩5,234
|
($3.68)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
₩2,510
|
($1.76)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
₩20,548
|
($14)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
₩2,555
|
($1.80)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
₩2,341
|
($1.65)
|
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
₩2,981,720
|
($2,097)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
₩1,610,870
|
($1,133)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
₩255,350
|
($180)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
₩1,225,360
|
($862)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
₩673,071
|
($473)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
₩97,433
|
($69)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
₩21,786
|
($15)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
₩322,328
|
($227)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
₩96,439
|
($68)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
₩7,460
|
($5.25)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
₩12,825
|
($9)
|
|
KRW |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
₩77,799
|
($55)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
₩55,938
|
($39)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
₩94,363
|
($66)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
₩130,675
|
($92)
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
₩32,694,000
|
($22,989)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
₩1,619
|
($1.14)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
₩60,802
|
($43)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
₩11,330
|
($8)
|
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
₩4,505
|
($3.17)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
₩6,428
|
($4.52)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
₩51,554
|
($36)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
₩13,623
|
($10)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
₩4,617
|
($3.25)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
₩6,176
|
($4.34)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
₩5,439
|
($3.82)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
₩2,051
|
($1.44)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
₩30,917
|
($22)
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
₩27,688
|
($19)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
₩28,022
|
($20)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
₩147,062
|
($103)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
₩69,904
|
($49)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
₩10,254
|
($7)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
₩5,430
|
($3.82)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
₩4,835
|
($3.40)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
₩576,076
|
($405)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
₩2,073
|
($1.46)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
₩61,346
|
($43)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
₩4,500
|
($3.16)
|