Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Wiesbaden, Germany
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (€4.90) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (€4.09) | €3.88 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (€1.74) | €0.92 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (€3.12) | €3.49 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (€4.68) | €4.14 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (€10) | €3.98 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (€5.06) | €2.54 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (€3.05) | €1.09 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (€1.79) | €1.62 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (€20) | €6 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (€1.98) | €2.01 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (€2.55) | €1.20 | + 112% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,028,480 (€1,516) | €1,439 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (€1,028) | €900 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (€223) | €400 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (€961) | €1,075 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (€565) | €650 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (€82) | €250 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (€22) | €22 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (€271) | €500 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (€78) | €60 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (€7) | €5.00 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 21% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (€54) | €105 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (€42) | €45 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (€79) | €112 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (€126) | €118 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (€22,254) | €17,333 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (€1.09) | €1.35 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,999 (€61) | €71 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 42% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (€5.09) | €2.50 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (€4.86) | €3.00 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (€21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (€12) | €5.00 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (€7) | €2.97 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (€6) | €2.85 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (€2.20) | €1.96 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (€1.94) | €2.90 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (€12) | €25 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (€24) | €40 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (€16) | €19 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (€133) | €142 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (€48) | €61 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (€3.50) | €3.96 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (€3.81) | €3.72 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (€445) | €500 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (€0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (€49) | €48 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,637 (€3.47) | €6 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Wiesbaden you would need to make just about €3,873 (₩5,182,375) in Seoul.
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