Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 28% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 39% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,112 (111 kr) | 101 kr | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,669 (56 kr) | 85 kr | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,791 (49 kr) | 58 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,665 (22 kr) | 14 kr | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,876 (58 kr) | 36 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,712 (65 kr) | 30 kr | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (135 kr) | 49 kr | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,630 (64 kr) | 28 kr | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,977 (34 kr) | 12 kr | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,928 (25 kr) | 16 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩27,489 (232 kr) | 95 kr | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,145 (27 kr) | 20 kr | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,466 (29 kr) | 22 kr | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 80% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩4,377,770 (36,957 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,055,230 (17,350 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩246,721 (2,083 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,974,440 (16,668 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩897,246 (7,574 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,684 (968 kr) | 410 kr | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩27,367 (231 kr) | 275 kr | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩378,438 (3,195 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (846 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (100 kr) | 67 kr | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (120 kr) | 203 kr | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,628 (588 kr) | 937 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩53,220 (449 kr) | 400 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,202 (761 kr) | 958 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,933 (1,080 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 4% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (296,237 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,892 (16 kr) | 16 kr | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,713 (504 kr) | 553 kr | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩20,346 (172 kr) | 236 kr | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (49 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (53 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩96,536 (815 kr) | 207 kr | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (133 kr) | 41 kr | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (91 kr) | 31 kr | + 197% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (70 kr) | 28 kr | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (35 kr) | 21 kr | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,393 (155 kr) | 274 kr | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Seoul | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,591 (258 kr) | 407 kr | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,004 (228 kr) | 264 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩222,702 (1,880 kr) | 966 kr | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩82,862 (700 kr) | 882 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩14,931 (126 kr) | 131 kr | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,181 (52 kr) | 40 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,978 (42 kr) | 70 kr | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩631,358 (5,330 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩143 (1.21 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩87,647 (740 kr) | 286 kr | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (38 kr) | 66 kr | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 275 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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