Cost of living in South Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,447 (₨672) | ₨412 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,463 (₨497) | ₨355 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,487 (₨381) | ₨177 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,005 (₨176) | ₨62 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,131 (₨242) | ₨101 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,882 (₨462) | ₨43 | + 984% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,410 (₨493) | ₨269 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,989 (₨586) | ₨198 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,206 (₨247) | ₨40 | + 510% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,648 (₨214) | ₨179 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩29,378 (₨1,724) | ₨977 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,506 (₨147) | ₨94 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,400 (₨258) | ₨44 | + 482% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,503,830 (₨205,563) | ₨44,844 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,911,090 (₨112,120) | ₨30,360 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,103 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,369,270 (₨80,332) | ₨30,927 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩776,874 (₨45,578) | ₨19,243 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩542,787 (₨31,844) | ₨6,210 | + 413% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,901 (₨1,754) | ₨771 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩800,000 (₨46,934) | ₨27,217 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩150,000 (₨8,800) | ₨11,683 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,795 (₨868) | ₨504 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (₨1,760) | ₨1,096 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,683 (₨5,027) | ₨2,570 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,207 (₨3,884) | ₨2,685 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,681 (₨6,904) | ₨4,220 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩172,946 (₨10,146) | ₨3,047 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,630,100 (₨2,090,350) | ₨1,836,560 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,683 (₨99) | ₨104 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,660 (₨3,559) | ₨1,541 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 216% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩9,000 (₨528) | ₨107 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (₨587) | ₨299 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (₨11,734) | ₨1,117 | + 950% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,379 (₨1,020) | ₨374 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (₨660) | ₨235 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (₨587) | ₨274 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (₨117) | ₨181 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,239 (₨190) | ₨96 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,429 (₨1,023) | ₨319 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| South Korea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩51,145 (₨3,001) | ₨1,483 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (₨1,760) | ₨618 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩40,000 (₨2,347) | ₨1,571 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,634 (₨4,027) | ₨2,160 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,000 (₨880) | ₨907 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,270 (₨309) | ₨236 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,894 (₨287) | ₨200 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩1,089,690 (₨63,930) | ₨41,395 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩240 (₨14) | ₨5.89 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,234 (₨4,355) | ₨1,826 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (₨264) | ₨280 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Korea is 111% more expensive than in India
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