Cost of living in South Korea
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.44
₩8,513
|
$4.99
-
$8.72
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.49
₩7,247
|
$4.84
-
$6.61
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
₩1,835
|
$0.97
-
$2.48
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.74
₩974
|
$0.50
-
$1.40
|
South Korea - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.87
₩3,790
|
$1.81
-
$4.80
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.02
₩7,951
|
$4.43
-
$8.93
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.79
₩10,292
|
$6.25
-
$11.15
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.21
₩4,243
|
$1.83
-
$5.84
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.83
₩3,739
|
$1.98
-
$4.91
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.76
₩3,650
|
$1.18
-
$4.92
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.39
₩1,835
|
$1.05
-
$2.41
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.49
₩3,288
|
$1.22
-
$4.15
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.03
₩2,682
|
$1.19
-
$3.79
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.69
₩2,232
|
$0.96
-
$3.06
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.10
₩1,452
|
$0.59
-
$1.86
|
South Korea - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.58
₩6,045
|
$4.39
-
$5.25
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$48.21
₩63,687
|
$33.17
-
$45.15
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,876.80
₩36,822,784
|
$27,876.80
-
$27,944.51
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.80
₩11,623
|
$6.90
-
$15.64
|
South Korea - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$20.28
₩26,783
|
$15.35
-
$32.11
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$421.68
₩557,001
|
$371.00
-
$556.90
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$330.55
₩436,633
|
$232.91
-
$435.61
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$129.93
₩171,621
|
$87.50
-
$206.68
|
South Korea - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$386.50
₩510,534
|
$276.29
-
$708.07
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,893.14
₩24,956,161
|
$16,199.52
-
$21,691.72
|
South Korea - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.93
₩3,864
|
$2.00
-
$4.27
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.45
₩4,560
|
$2.09
-
$4.71
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.33
₩4,403
|
$3.25
-
$4.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.95
₩64,659
|
$26.05
-
$92.05
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.82
₩12,977
|
$8.71
-
$12.95
|
South Korea - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.63
₩82,734
|
$40.41
-
$98.74
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.35
₩57,257
|
$29.71
-
$62.07
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.22
₩95,395
|
$46.46
-
$116.61
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$98.82
₩130,527
|
$62.69
-
$155.53
|
South Korea - Cost of clothing
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