Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 22% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,831 ($8) | $16 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,898 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,876 ($5.26) | $5.68 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,887 ($2.21) | $0.93 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,431 ($4.92) | $3.17 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,120 ($6) | $5.20 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,646 ($5.85) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,442 ($6) | $3.70 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,872 ($3.73) | $1.62 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,927 ($2.24) | $3.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,934 ($17) | $17 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,389 ($2.59) | $2.18 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,160 ($3.18) | $2.82 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 23% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 ($2,852) | $2,558 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,298,100 ($1,758) | $1,617 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 ($209) | $176 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,185,010 ($907) | $1,606 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩787,452 ($602) | $969 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 ($88) | $260 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,294 ($24) | $57 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩378,438 ($290) | $319 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 ($77) | $98 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 ($11) | $21 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,338 ($61) | $52 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,578 ($45) | $36 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,660 ($69) | $106 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 ($111) | $121 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 23% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,899,500 ($32,055) | $23,005 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,882 ($1.44) | $1.17 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,561 ($43) | $70 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,949 ($11) | $30 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 39% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 ($4.40) | $10 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 ($4.85) | $26 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩46,951 ($36) | $154 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 ($12) | $8 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 ($8) | $5.01 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 ($6) | $4.29 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 ($2.37) | $4.47 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 ($3.14) | $2.65 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,393 ($14) | $22 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 36% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Seoul | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,591 ($23) | $59 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,080 ($21) | $27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,044 ($126) | $269 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,068 ($52) | $103 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 ($4.13) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 ($3.53) | $8 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩588,407 ($450) | $565 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 ($0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,194 ($55) | $48 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 ($3.44) | $11 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 308 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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