Cost of living in South Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,276 (Rp 137,364) | Rp 50,275 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,651 (Rp 81,025) | Rp 54,570 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,632 (Rp 68,614) | Rp 27,371 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,759 (Rp 33,609) | Rp 20,165 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,581 (Rp 80,167) | Rp 26,969 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,203 (Rp 87,750) | Rp 17,108 | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,031 (Rp 195,299) | Rp 50,021 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,264 (Rp 100,678) | Rp 42,079 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,965 (Rp 48,307) | Rp 22,926 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,324 (Rp 40,493) | Rp 35,271 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (Rp 263,236) | Rp 302,386 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,437 (Rp 41,870) | Rp 19,961 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,184 (Rp 50,968) | Rp 18,941 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,187,450 (Rp 38,830,892) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,635,570 (Rp 19,925,220) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩254,267 (Rp 3,097,590) | Rp 871,567 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,589,470 (Rp 19,363,610) | Rp 8,190,480 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩779,612 (Rp 9,497,570) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (Rp 1,057,232) | Rp 532,882 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩32,020 (Rp 390,083) | Rp 379,125 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (Rp 2,669,049) | Rp 3,857,190 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (Rp 1,090,519) | Rp 1,498,840 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (Rp 195,273) | Rp 70,816 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,774 (Rp 167,803) | Rp 78,155 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (Rp 849,173) | Rp 560,382 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩54,258 (Rp 660,999) | Rp 442,949 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,310 (Rp 1,002,735) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (Rp 1,557,573) | Rp 1,398,430 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,091,300 (Rp 427,497,362) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,986 (Rp 24,200) | Rp 12,018 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,721 (Rp 727,541) | Rp 190,182 | + 283% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 155% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩8,245 (Rp 100,447) | Rp 36,367 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (Rp 54,821) | Rp 68,947 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩22,779 (Rp 277,502) | Rp 338,968 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (Rp 256,246) | Rp 67,999 | + 277% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (Rp 130,280) | Rp 22,412 | + 481% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,457 (Rp 103,024) | Rp 42,517 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,308 (Rp 64,664) | Rp 30,035 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (Rp 100,326) | Rp 22,395 | + 348% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,185 (Rp 160,625) | Rp 88,350 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,256 (Rp 368,587) | Rp 213,417 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,339 (Rp 345,239) | Rp 110,240 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩379,963 (Rp 4,628,873) | Rp 300,249 | + 1442% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩116,906 (Rp 1,424,199) | Rp 490,881 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩17,287 (Rp 210,596) | Rp 92,882 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩7,055 (Rp 85,953) | Rp 39,821 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,871 (Rp 59,335) | Rp 44,788 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩795,597 (Rp 9,692,306) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩236 (Rp 2,874) | Rp 1,816 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩116,074 (Rp 1,414,064) | Rp 585,606 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Rp 54,821) | Rp 36,785 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 881 prices entered by 149 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia
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