Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 79% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname)
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 44% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Seoul | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (342 SRD $) | 226 SRD $ | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (209 SRD $) | 287 SRD $ | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (153 SRD $) | 153 SRD $ | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (73 SRD $) | 44 SRD $ | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (149 SRD $) | 138 SRD $ | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (213 SRD $) | 85 SRD $ | + 150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (271 SRD $) | 204 SRD $ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (213 SRD $) | 155 SRD $ | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (101 SRD $) | 45 SRD $ | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (78 SRD $) | 57 SRD $ | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (582 SRD $) | 278 SRD $ | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (86 SRD $) | 93 SRD $ | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (117 SRD $) | 41 SRD $ | + 183% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 151% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Seoul | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (96,781 SRD $) | 18,058 SRD $ | + 436% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (62,199 SRD $) | 6,464 SRD $ | + 862% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (7,093 SRD $) | 5,500 SRD $ | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (32,145 SRD $) | 18,195 SRD $ | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (23,418 SRD $) | 5,991 SRD $ | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (2,977 SRD $) | 3,919 SRD $ | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (755 SRD $) | 854 SRD $ | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (10,865 SRD $) | 15,359 SRD $ | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (2,601 SRD $) | 3,065 SRD $ | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (309 SRD $) | 393 SRD $ | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (370 SRD $) | 139 SRD $ | + 167% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Seoul | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (2,075 SRD $) | 694 SRD $ | + 199% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (1,609 SRD $) | 746 SRD $ | + 116% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (2,440 SRD $) | 2,211 SRD $ | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (3,750 SRD $) | 5,301 SRD $ | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 123% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (970,701 SRD $) | 217,180 SRD $ | + 347% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (44 SRD $) | 35 SRD $ | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (1,514 SRD $) | 681 SRD $ | + 122% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,171 (420 SRD $) | 172 SRD $ | + 144% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Seoul | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (149 SRD $) | 328 SRD $ | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (164 SRD $) | 283 SRD $ | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (850 SRD $) | 1,084 SRD $ | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (409 SRD $) | 214 SRD $ | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (279 SRD $) | 192 SRD $ | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (216 SRD $) | 103 SRD $ | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (80 SRD $) | 136 SRD $ | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (106 SRD $) | 57 SRD $ | + 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (414 SRD $) | 167 SRD $ | + 148% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 42% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Seoul | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (819 SRD $) | 966 SRD $ | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (711 SRD $) | 350 SRD $ | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (5,093 SRD $) | 505 SRD $ | + 909% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (2,103 SRD $) | 2,653 SRD $ | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (343 SRD $) | 161 SRD $ | + 113% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (143 SRD $) | 132 SRD $ | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (134 SRD $) | 99 SRD $ | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (20,136 SRD $) | 8,601 SRD $ | + 134% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (4.78 SRD $) | 2.63 SRD $ | + 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (2,020 SRD $) | 418 SRD $ | + 384% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (117 SRD $) | 196 SRD $ | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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