Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 141% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia)
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| Food | + 164% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 164% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Seoul | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,831 (руб 595) | руб 448 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,898 (руб 478) | руб 274 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,876 (руб 417) | руб 146 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,887 (руб 175) | руб 64 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,431 (руб 390) | руб 99 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,120 (руб 492) | руб 134 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,646 (руб 463) | руб 372 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,442 (руб 511) | руб 67 | + 667% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,872 (руб 295) | руб 27 | + 973% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,927 (руб 177) | руб 75 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,934 (руб 1,329) | руб 816 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,389 (руб 205) | руб 130 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,160 (руб 252) | руб 32 | + 695% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 245% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Seoul | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (руб 225,804) | руб 45,559 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,298,100 (руб 139,196) | руб 27,003 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (руб 16,549) | руб 6,342 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,185,010 (руб 71,776) | руб 28,480 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩787,452 (руб 47,696) | руб 16,161 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (руб 6,945) | руб 2,626 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,294 (руб 1,895) | руб 448 | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩378,438 (руб 22,922) | руб 21,955 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (руб 6,068) | руб 5,308 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (руб 720) | руб 306 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (руб 864) | руб 599 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Seoul | Ufa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,338 (руб 4,805) | руб 4,650 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,578 (руб 3,548) | руб 2,822 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,660 (руб 5,431) | руб 6,455 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (руб 8,749) | руб 5,835 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 151% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Seoul | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,899,500 (руб 2,537,849) | руб 1,207,440 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,882 (руб 114) | руб 48 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,561 (руб 3,426) | руб 1,215 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,947 (руб 845) | руб 265 | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 164% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Seoul | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (руб 348) | руб 305 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (руб 384) | руб 382 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩46,951 (руб 2,844) | руб 1,097 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (руб 954) | руб 263 | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (руб 650) | руб 152 | + 329% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (руб 503) | руб 190 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (руб 187) | руб 65 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (руб 248) | руб 104 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,393 (руб 1,114) | руб 348 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 50% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Seoul | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,591 (руб 1,853) | руб 1,366 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,080 (руб 1,701) | руб 487 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,044 (руб 9,997) | руб 2,662 | + 276% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,068 (руб 4,123) | руб 2,780 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (руб 801) | руб 277 | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (руб 327) | руб 151 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (руб 280) | руб 191 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩588,407 (руб 35,640) | руб 38,491 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (руб 13) | руб 2.16 | + 480% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,194 (руб 4,373) | руб 5,518 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (руб 273) | руб 161 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 141% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 377 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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