Cost of living in South Korea
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.16
₩8,598
|
$5.19
-
$9.24
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.24
₩7,313
|
$4.49
-
$6.52
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
₩2,055
|
$1.10
-
$2.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.79
₩1,105
|
$0.54
-
$1.58
|
South Korea - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.08
₩4,295
|
$1.40
-
$5.19
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.40
₩7,544
|
$3.64
-
$8.27
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.46
₩10,411
|
$5.55
-
$10.36
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.76
₩3,849
|
$1.91
-
$4.95
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.32
₩4,635
|
$1.82
-
$4.45
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.17
₩4,422
|
$1.66
-
$5.10
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.49
₩2,078
|
$1.11
-
$2.66
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.53
₩3,534
|
$1.50
-
$3.89
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.41
₩3,370
|
$1.27
-
$5.16
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.82
₩2,547
|
$1.13
-
$2.74
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
₩1,689
|
$0.69
-
$1.85
|
South Korea - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.39
₩6,132
|
$4.23
-
$4.86
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.32
₩63,258
|
$40.58
-
$60.88
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,023.07
₩37,722,173
|
$26,892.57
-
$27,058.42
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.17
₩11,407
|
$7.23
-
$13.77
|
South Korea - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.65
₩24,644
|
$12.19
-
$31.12
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$426.93
₩595,965
|
$373.08
-
$597.83
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$328.41
₩458,440
|
$228.64
-
$452.56
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$111.42
₩155,538
|
$71.06
-
$192.27
|
South Korea - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$373.40
₩521,239
|
$283.50
-
$558.51
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,907.58
₩31,977,257
|
$21,465.35
-
$27,911.18
|
South Korea - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.09
₩4,319
|
$1.77
-
$4.75
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.39
₩4,731
|
$2.35
-
$4.72
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.21
₩4,486
|
$3.20
-
$3.63
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.71
₩63,810
|
$27.87
-
$93.24
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.10
₩14,097
|
$8.93
-
$13.04
|
South Korea - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.70
₩84,739
|
$43.79
-
$86.27
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.52
₩62,150
|
$36.64
-
$59.60
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.99
₩101,892
|
$51.15
-
$106.75
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.73
₩130,840
|
$59.83
-
$145.13
|
South Korea - Cost of clothing
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