Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 171% more expensive than in Freetown (Sierra Leone)
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Food | + 317% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 317% more expensive than in Freetown (Sierra Leone) | ||||
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Seoul | Freetown | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (222,257 Leone) | 79,389 Leone | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (136,042 Leone) | 35,328 Leone | + 285% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (99,518 Leone) | 35,452 Leone | + 181% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (47,238 Leone) | 18,642 Leone | + 153% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (96,643 Leone) | 24,003 Leone | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (138,213 Leone) | 23,965 Leone | + 477% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (176,483 Leone) | 66,702 Leone | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (138,478 Leone) | 27,895 Leone | + 396% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (65,784 Leone) | 22,744 Leone | + 189% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (50,819 Leone) | 8,575 Leone | + 493% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (378,174 Leone) | 67,896 Leone | + 457% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (55,648 Leone) | 22,700 Leone | + 145% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (75,761 Leone) | 5,391 Leone | + 1305% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 150% more expensive than in Freetown (Sierra Leone) | ||||
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Seoul | Freetown | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (62,937,062 Leone) | 11,351,400 Leone | + 454% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (40,448,313 Leone) | 8,123,210 Leone | + 398% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (4,612,684 Leone) | 1,809,710 Leone | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (20,904,007 Leone) | 5,443,140 Leone | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (15,228,531 Leone) | 3,748,790 Leone | + 306% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (1,935,809 Leone) | 696,503 Leone | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (491,013 Leone) | 1,216,480 Leone | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (7,065,498 Leone) | 1,560,860 Leone | + 353% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (1,691,320 Leone) | 558,750 Leone | + 203% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (200,773 Leone) | 36,433 Leone | + 451% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (240,840 Leone) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 761% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 761% more expensive than in Freetown (Sierra Leone) | ||||
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Seoul | Freetown | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (1,349,522 Leone) | 97,335 Leone | + 1286% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (1,046,041 Leone) | 119,975 Leone | + 772% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (1,586,420 Leone) | 323,915 Leone | + 390% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (2,438,666 Leone) | 317,143 Leone | + 669% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 111% more expensive than in Freetown (Sierra Leone) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (631,249,617 Leone) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (28,396 Leone) | 7,740 Leone | + 267% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (984,775 Leone) | 179,671 Leone | + 448% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,171 (273,004 Leone) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 201% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 201% more expensive than in Freetown (Sierra Leone) | ||||
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Seoul | Freetown | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (97,042 Leone) | 27,473 Leone | + 253% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (106,973 Leone) | 20,000 Leone | + 435% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (552,988 Leone) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (265,938 Leone) | 38,071 Leone | + 599% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (181,240 Leone) | 28,173 Leone | + 543% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (140,234 Leone) | 25,155 Leone | + 457% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (52,229 Leone) | 16,364 Leone | + 219% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (69,228 Leone) | 13,659 Leone | + 407% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (269,359 Leone) | 39,091 Leone | + 589% | |
Entertainment | + 131% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 131% more expensive than in Freetown (Sierra Leone) | ||||
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Seoul | Freetown | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (532,505 Leone) | 187,981 Leone | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (462,690 Leone) | 70,000 Leone | + 561% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (3,311,954 Leone) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (1,367,798 Leone) | 280,195 Leone | + 388% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (223,235 Leone) | 51,205 Leone | + 336% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (93,016 Leone) | 27,394 Leone | + 240% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (87,171 Leone) | 13,377 Leone | + 552% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (13,094,540 Leone) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (3,109 Leone) | 812 Leone | + 283% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (1,313,725 Leone) | 517,070 Leone | + 154% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (75,970 Leone) | 19,866 Leone | + 282% | |
TOTAL | + 171% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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