Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 106% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 136% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Seoul | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (3,578 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (2,190 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (1,602 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 122% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (760 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (1,556 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (2,225 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (2,841 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (2,229 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 379% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (1,059 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 247% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (818 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 177% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (6,088 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 427% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (896 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (1,220 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 475% | |
Housing | + 206% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 206% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Seoul | Szeged | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (1,013,212 Ft) | 168,085 Ft | + 503% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (651,170 Ft) | 112,105 Ft | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (74,259 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (336,530 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (245,161 Ft) | 61,556 Ft | + 298% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (31,164 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (7,905 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (113,746 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (27,228 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (3,232 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (3,877 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 35% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (21,726 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (16,840 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (25,539 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (39,260 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 55% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (10,162,374 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (457 Ft) | 526 Ft | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (15,854 Ft) | 7,516 Ft | + 111% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (4,351 Ft) | 4,453 Ft | - 2% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 66% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Seoul | Szeged | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (1,562 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (1,722 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (8,902 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (4,281 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 312% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (2,918 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 274% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (2,258 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (841 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (1,114 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 162% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (4,336 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 132% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 76% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Seoul | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (8,573 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (7,449 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (53,319 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (22,020 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 187% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (3,594 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 174% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (1,497 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 211% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (1,403 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (210,807 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (50 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (21,149 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 169% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (1,223 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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