| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
₩8,781
|
($8)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
|
₩6,609
|
($5.84)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
₩4,788
|
($4.23)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
₩2,493
|
($2.20)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
₩3,657
|
($3.23)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
₩4,519
|
($4.00)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
₩9,157
|
($8)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
₩6,626
|
($5.86)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
₩4,140
|
($3.66)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
₩2,546
|
($2.25)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
₩20,476
|
($18)
|
|
2 liters of Coca-Cola
|
₩2,791
|
($2.47)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
₩3,316
|
($2.93)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
|
₩1,566,500
|
($1,385)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
|
₩1,283,570
|
($1,135)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
₩137,665
|
($122)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
|
₩1,030,150
|
($911)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
|
₩610,508
|
($540)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
|
₩125,855
|
($111)
|
|
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
|
₩27,354
|
($24)
|
|
40” flat screen TV
|
₩566,850
|
($501)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
₩96,193
|
($85)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
₩12,321
|
($11)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
₩14,355
|
($13)
|
|
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
|
₩70,974
|
($63)
|
|
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
|
₩54,314
|
($48)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
₩100,539
|
($89)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
₩163,823
|
($145)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
₩31,814,700
|
($28,129)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
₩1,581
|
($1.40)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
₩63,026
|
($56)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
₩10,329
|
($9)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
₩5,918
|
($5.23)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
₩6,419
|
($5.68)
|
|
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
|
₩36,263
|
($32)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
|
₩13,213
|
($12)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
₩9,180
|
($8)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
₩9,158
|
($8)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
₩2,605
|
($2.30)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
₩2,867
|
($2.54)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
₩17,222
|
($15)
|
| KRW |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
₩30,721
|
($27)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
₩20,248
|
($18)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
₩126,280
|
($112)
|
|
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
₩61,128
|
($54)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
₩10,533
|
($9)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
₩5,265
|
($4.66)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
₩4,885
|
($4.32)
|
|
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
|
₩559,593
|
($495)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
₩164
|
($0.15)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
₩54,879
|
($49)
|
|
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
|
₩4,524
|
($4.00)
|
