Cost of living in South Korea compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 110% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| South Korea | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,728 (COL$32,586) | COL$34,714 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,824 (COL$26,207) | COL$24,912 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,884 (COL$23,060) | COL$10,530 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,888 (COL$9,672) | COL$4,408 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,434 (COL$21,552) | COL$8,950 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (COL$26,928) | COL$3,960 | + 580% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (COL$26,743) | COL$12,051 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,424 (COL$28,219) | COL$8,824 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (COL$16,414) | COL$3,629 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,924 (COL$9,793) | COL$3,590 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (COL$69,641) | COL$48,296 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,925 (COL$13,149) | COL$5,797 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,099 (COL$13,729) | COL$3,196 | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 187% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| South Korea | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (COL$12,487,495) | COL$3,078,770 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,236,600 (COL$7,491,847) | COL$1,526,600 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩272,954 (COL$914,303) | COL$282,823 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,095,220 (COL$3,668,613) | COL$1,746,670 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩714,933 (COL$2,394,782) | COL$964,419 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩120,000 (COL$401,959) | COL$186,441 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (COL$101,274) | COL$70,734 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (COL$733,877) | COL$1,451,730 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (COL$334,966) | COL$449,268 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (COL$53,692) | COL$21,716 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (COL$48,344) | COL$15,896 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| South Korea | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,132 (COL$275,115) | COL$199,955 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩59,762 (COL$200,181) | COL$126,323 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,430 (COL$316,310) | COL$321,275 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (COL$497,257) | COL$248,008 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| South Korea | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,461,500 (COL$138,881,880) | COL$68,740,200 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,846 (COL$6,183) | COL$3,679 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,684 (COL$189,871) | COL$142,199 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 139% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| South Korea | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (COL$26,745) | COL$16,684 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (COL$40,196) | COL$23,255 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩42,086 (COL$140,974) | COL$95,730 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (COL$70,457) | COL$18,331 | + 284% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (COL$50,245) | COL$12,960 | + 288% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (COL$32,304) | COL$18,152 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (COL$12,034) | COL$7,559 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (COL$27,586) | COL$5,982 | + 361% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (COL$42,933) | COL$28,724 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 110% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| South Korea | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (COL$110,435) | COL$42,982 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,078 (COL$94,051) | COL$29,928 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩270,239 (COL$905,208) | COL$137,911 | + 556% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,904 (COL$227,454) | COL$113,750 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (COL$52,435) | COL$30,685 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (COL$18,104) | COL$10,275 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (COL$15,469) | COL$4,363 | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩780,501 (COL$2,614,412) | COL$2,583,570 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (COL$693) | COL$243 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,504 (COL$283,060) | COL$113,274 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (COL$15,073) | COL$7,910 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.350
COP
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,501 prices entered by 1,073 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 107% more expensive than in Colombia
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