Cost of living in South Korea compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 5% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,728 (28 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,824 (22 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,884 (20 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,888 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,434 (18 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (23 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,424 (24 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (14 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,924 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (59 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,925 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,099 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (10,629 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,236,600 (6,377 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩272,954 (778 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,095,220 (3,123 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩714,933 (2,038 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩120,000 (342 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (86 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (625 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (285 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (46 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (41 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,132 (234 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩59,762 (170 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,430 (269 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (423 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,461,500 (118,210 ₪) | 140,285 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,846 (5.26 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,684 (162 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (23 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (34 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩42,086 (120 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (60 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (43 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (27 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (23 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (37 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 16% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (94 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,078 (80 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩270,239 (770 ₪) | 308 ₪ | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,904 (194 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (45 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (13 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩780,501 (2,225 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (0.59 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,504 (241 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (13 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00285
ILS
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 176 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 14% cheaper than in Israel
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