KRW |
USD |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
₩9,427
|
($7)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
₩6,554
|
($5.17)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
₩6,117
|
($4.83)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
₩2,716
|
($2.14)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
₩6,585
|
($5.20)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
₩7,614
|
($6)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
₩15,098
|
($12)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
₩8,250
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
₩3,219
|
($2.54)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
₩2,729
|
($2.15)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
₩21,744
|
($17)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
₩3,005
|
($2.37)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
₩3,466
|
($2.74)
|
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
₩2,923,580
|
($2,308)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
₩1,518,680
|
($1,199)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
₩274,392
|
($217)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
₩1,170,520
|
($924)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
₩946,533
|
($747)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
₩114,684
|
($91)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
₩28,086
|
($22)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
₩379,416
|
($300)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
₩100,183
|
($79)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
₩9,342
|
($7)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
₩13,256
|
($10)
|
|
KRW |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
₩69,628
|
($55)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
₩52,630
|
($42)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
₩89,914
|
($71)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
₩127,933
|
($101)
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
₩34,658,500
|
($27,359)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
₩1,697
|
($1.34)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
₩57,777
|
($46)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
₩11,811
|
($9)
|
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
₩5,748
|
($4.54)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
₩6,336
|
($5.00)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
₩29,755
|
($23)
|
|
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.)
|
₩7,635
|
($6)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
₩3,684
|
($2.91)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
₩2,527
|
($2.00)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
₩18,215
|
($14)
|
KRW |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
₩29,836
|
($24)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
₩23,342
|
($18)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
₩259,590
|
($205)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
₩65,687
|
($52)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
₩14,727
|
($12)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
₩6,037
|
($4.77)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
₩3,996
|
($3.15)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
₩632,136
|
($499)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
₩151
|
($0.12)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
₩68,584
|
($54)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
₩4,500
|
($3.55)
|