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 | ₩11,447 (30 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,304 (22 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,310 (19 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,003 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,755 (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,756 (20 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,547 (22 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩10,753 (28 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,182 (14 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,803 (10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩32,506 (85 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,230 (5.82 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,112 (11 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | + 99% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,491,220 (9,118 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,956,660 (5,110 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 754 ₪ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,369,270 (3,576 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩776,874 (2,029 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩542,787 (1,418 ₪) | 547 ₪ | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,835 (81 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩800,000 (2,089 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩150,000 (392 ₪) | 628 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,795 (39 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (78 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,683 (224 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,207 (173 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,681 (307 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩172,946 (452 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,630,100 (93,054 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,762 (4.60 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,098 (160 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 30% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩9,000 (24 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (26 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (522 ₪) | 346 ₪ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,379 (45 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (29 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (26 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (5.22 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,239 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,429 (46 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Korea | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩51,145 (134 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (78 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩40,000 (104 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,634 (179 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,000 (39 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,270 (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,894 (13 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩1,089,690 (2,846 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩240 (0.63 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,234 (194 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (12 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00261
ILS
/
KRW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 599 prices entered by 105 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 16% cheaper than in Israel
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