Cost of living in South Korea compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 53% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,447 (2,868 Ft) | 4,113 Ft | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,304 (2,081 Ft) | 2,776 Ft | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,310 (1,832 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,003 (752 Ft) | 466 Ft | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,755 (1,442 Ft) | 1,252 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,756 (1,943 Ft) | 1,008 Ft | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,547 (2,142 Ft) | 2,723 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩10,753 (2,695 Ft) | 700 Ft | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,182 (1,298 Ft) | 455 Ft | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,803 (953 Ft) | 376 Ft | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩32,506 (8,145 Ft) | 2,252 Ft | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,230 (559 Ft) | 762 Ft | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,112 (1,030 Ft) | 328 Ft | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 71% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,491,220 (874,832 Ft) | 385,540 Ft | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,956,660 (490,301 Ft) | 287,738 Ft | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 46,339 Ft | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,369,270 (343,113 Ft) | 220,613 Ft | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩776,874 (194,670 Ft) | 197,494 Ft | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩542,787 (136,012 Ft) | 32,480 Ft | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,835 (7,727 Ft) | 6,253 Ft | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩800,000 (200,465 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩150,000 (37,587 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,795 (3,707 Ft) | 4,702 Ft | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (7,517 Ft) | 3,320 Ft | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,683 (21,471 Ft) | 23,829 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,207 (16,590 Ft) | 13,613 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,681 (29,489 Ft) | 28,243 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩172,946 (43,337 Ft) | 33,236 Ft | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,630,100 (8,928,215 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,762 (441 Ft) | 625 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,098 (15,310 Ft) | 8,950 Ft | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 51% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩9,000 (2,255 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (2,506 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (50,116 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,379 (4,355 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (2,819 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (2,506 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (501 Ft) | 782 Ft | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,239 (812 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,429 (4,367 Ft) | 5,672 Ft | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 12% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| South Korea | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩51,145 (12,816 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (7,517 Ft) | 5,704 Ft | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩40,000 (10,023 Ft) | 15,629 Ft | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,634 (17,198 Ft) | 18,253 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,000 (3,759 Ft) | 2,040 Ft | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,270 (1,321 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,894 (1,226 Ft) | 905 Ft | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩1,089,690 (273,055 Ft) | 234,154 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩240 (60 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,234 (18,602 Ft) | 20,675 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (1,128 Ft) | 2,203 Ft | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 37% more expensive than in Hungary
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