Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Windhoek, Namibia
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 56% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (121 N$) | 155 N$ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (86 N$) | 71 N$ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (72 N$) | 68 N$ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (31 N$) | 21 N$ | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (55 N$) | 35 N$ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (82 N$) | 25 N$ | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (171 N$) | 89 N$ | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (89 N$) | 27 N$ | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (54 N$) | 56 N$ | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (31 N$) | 25 N$ | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (352 N$) | 140 N$ | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (35 N$) | 21 N$ | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (45 N$) | 11 N$ | + 318% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,028,480 (26,618 N$) | 20,292 N$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (18,051 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (3,917 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (16,874 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (9,914 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (1,434 N$) | 759 N$ | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (395 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (4,751 N$) | 5,371 N$ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (1,371 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (130 N$) | 87 N$ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (168 N$) | 142 N$ | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 35% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (956 N$) | 758 N$ | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (730 N$) | 460 N$ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (1,387 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (2,217 N$) | 2,111 N$ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 121% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (390,725 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (19 N$) | 14 N$ | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,999 (1,063 N$) | 294 N$ | + 262% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (193 N$) | 103 N$ | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 42% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (89 N$) | 59 N$ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (85 N$) | 251 N$ | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (371 N$) | 512 N$ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (214 N$) | 44 N$ | + 387% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (117 N$) | 27 N$ | + 333% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (113 N$) | 48 N$ | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (39 N$) | 42 N$ | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (34 N$) | 29 N$ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (214 N$) | 161 N$ | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (418 N$) | 389 N$ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (280 N$) | 124 N$ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (2,332 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (835 N$) | 508 N$ | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (150 N$) | 56 N$ | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (62 N$) | 36 N$ | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (67 N$) | 27 N$ | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (7,812 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (2.06 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (863 N$) | 635 N$ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,637 (61 N$) | 47 N$ | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 82,639 N$ (₩6,297,637) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 61,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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