Cost of living in South Korea compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 18% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (€4.93) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (€4.11) | €3.63 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (€1.66) | €0.99 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (€3.63) | €2.98 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (€4.72) | €2.65 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (€10) | €5.08 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (€4.40) | €2.40 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (€2.72) | €1.53 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (€1.60) | €0.90 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (€17) | €7 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,694 (€1.99) | €1.75 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (€2.20) | €1.30 | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,532,360 (€1,133) | €1,443 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,131,400 (€837) | €1,205 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩309,182 (€229) | €162 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (€888) | €925 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (€434) | €694 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (€60) | €121 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (€31) | €27 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (€261) | €369 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (€84) | €100 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (€10) | €6 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (€10) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (€31) | €73 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (€39) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩99,885 (€74) | €85 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (€128) | €115 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,087,500 (€21,514) | €22,547 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (€1.06) | €1.32 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩91,087 (€67) | €71 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 43% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (€4.72) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (€5.47) | €9 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩82,440 (€61) | €50 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (€16) | €2.85 | + 462% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (€6) | €2.05 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (€6) | €2.12 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (€1.34) | €1.36 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (€1.63) | €1.56 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 60% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (€25) | €36 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (€15) | €22 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (€122) | €124 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (€50) | €56 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (€3.70) | €3.33 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (€3.90) | €3.68 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (€495) | €486 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (€1.11) | €0.12 | + 819% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (€45) | €37 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,554 (€3.37) | €7 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Germany
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