Cost of living in South Korea compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 70% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,980 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,615 (€4.90) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,632 (€4.17) | €3.23 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,759 (€2.04) | €1.03 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,542 (€4.84) | €3.09 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,203 (€5.33) | €2.46 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (€12) | €5.13 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,264 (€6) | €1.39 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,965 (€2.93) | €0.65 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,108 (€2.30) | €1.28 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩34,167 (€25) | €9 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,437 (€2.54) | €1.82 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,184 (€3.10) | €0.62 | + 403% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 82% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩4,454,430 (€3,297) | €1,071 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,796,960 (€2,070) | €669 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩253,895 (€188) | €307 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,589,470 (€1,176) | €705 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩779,612 (€577) | €475 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (€64) | €152 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩32,020 (€24) | €17 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (€162) | €427 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (€66) | €97 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (€12) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (€52) | €60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩54,258 (€40) | €32 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,310 (€61) | €85 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (€95) | €111 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 23% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (€25,971) | €22,139 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,965 (€1.45) | €1.91 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,651 (€47) | €30 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 42% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩8,245 (€6) | €4.05 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (€3.33) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩76,762 (€57) | €50 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (€16) | €4.39 | + 255% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (€8) | €4.01 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,457 (€6) | €3.74 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,308 (€3.93) | €2.14 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (€6) | €2.18 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (€9) | €26 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| South Korea | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (€24) | €30 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩29,287 (€22) | €18 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩379,963 (€281) | €50 | + 461% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩89,730 (€66) | €45 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩17,897 (€13) | €8 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,563 (€4.86) | €3.26 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,017 (€3.71) | €4.06 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩795,597 (€589) | €743 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩236 (€0.17) | €0.18 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩116,074 (€86) | €47 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.33) | €5.25 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 579 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 49% more expensive than in Estonia
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