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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. South Korea

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.15 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.38 EUR (3.97 USD) in Canada and 6.61 EUR (7.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Canada.

3.38 EUR
6.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Canada and 2.96 EUR (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Canada.

0.96 EUR
2.96 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.76 EUR (16.13 USD) in Canada and 28.65 EUR (33.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52% lower in Canada.

13.76 EUR
28.65 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.09 EUR (13.01 USD) in Canada and 17.87 EUR (20.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Canada.

11.09 EUR
17.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.77 EUR (12.62 USD) in Canada and 9.1 EUR (10.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in South Korea.

10.77 EUR
9.10 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.33 EUR (14.45 USD) in Canada and 2.77 EUR (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in South Korea.

12.33 EUR
2.77 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.32 EUR (2.72 USD) in Canada and 2.01 EUR (2.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in South Korea.

2.32 EUR
2.01 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.95 EUR (3.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.64 EUR (3.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in South Korea.

2.95 EUR
2.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.76 EUR (3.24 USD) in Canada and 2.76 EUR (3.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0% lower in South Korea.

2.76 EUR
2.76 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.00 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.02 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6% lower in Canada.

2.02 EUR
2.15 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Canada and 2.84 EUR (3.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Canada.

2.29 EUR
2.84 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12 EUR (14.07 USD) in Canada and 12 EUR (14.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0% lower in South Korea.

12.00 EUR
12.00 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada and 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in South Korea.

2.21 EUR
1.84 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.37 EUR (2.78 USD) in Canada and 2.44 EUR (2.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Canada.

2.37 EUR
2.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.84 EUR (3.32 USD) in Canada and 4.66 EUR (5.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Canada.

2.84 EUR
4.66 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada and 3.29 EUR (3.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Canada.

2.03 EUR
3.29 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.03 EUR (3.56 USD) in Canada and 2.62 EUR (3.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in South Korea.

3.03 EUR
2.62 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.62 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 15.4 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in South Korea.

17.62 EUR
15.40 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.48 EUR (4.08 USD) in Canada and 5.49 EUR (6.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Canada.

3.48 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Canada and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in South Korea.

1.65 EUR
1.09 EUR

Restaurant

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.52 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.26 EUR (3.82 USD) in Canada and 3.24 EUR (3.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in South Korea.

3.26 EUR
3.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) in Canada and 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22% lower in South Korea.

1.82 EUR
1.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.93 EUR (5.78 USD) in Canada and 3.08 EUR (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in South Korea.

4.93 EUR
3.08 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.55 EUR (6.5 USD) in Canada and 4.93 EUR (5.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in South Korea.

5.55 EUR
4.93 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.25 EUR (10.84 USD) in Canada and 5.48 EUR (6.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in South Korea.

9.25 EUR
5.48 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70.88 EUR (83.1 USD) in Canada and 49.29 EUR (57.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Korea.

70.88 EUR
49.29 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.87 EUR (20.96 USD) in Canada and 7.39 EUR (8.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in South Korea.

17.87 EUR
7.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Canada and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in South Korea.

1.39 EUR
0.68 EUR

Fuel

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times less for fuel in Canada than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4% lower in Canada.

0.95 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Canada.

1.00 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in Canada and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in South Korea.

0.79 EUR
0.70 EUR

Transportation

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.44 times more for transportation in Canada than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.15 EUR (112.73 USD) in Canada and 38.82 EUR (45.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in South Korea.

96.15 EUR
38.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.06 EUR (2.42 USD) in Canada and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in South Korea.

2.06 EUR
0.92 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.57 EUR (25.29 USD) in Canada and 7.39 EUR (8.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in South Korea.

21.57 EUR
7.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in Canada and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in South Korea.

1.23 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.08 EUR (3.61 USD) in Canada and 2.96 EUR (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in South Korea.

3.08 EUR
2.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.86 EUR (11.56 USD) in Canada and 9.24 EUR (10.84 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in South Korea.

9.86 EUR
9.24 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 47.88 EUR (56.14 USD) in Canada and 48.77 EUR (57.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Canada.

47.88 EUR
48.77 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.49 EUR (20.51 USD) in Canada and 18.12 EUR (21.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Canada.

17.49 EUR
18.12 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.6 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in South Korea.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1522 EUR (1784.36 USD) in Canada and 839.3 EUR (984.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in South Korea.

1 522 EUR
839.30 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1302 EUR (1526.13 USD) in Canada and 492.24 EUR (577.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in South Korea.

1 302 EUR
492.24 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2484 EUR (2912.43 USD) in Canada and 2188 EUR (2565.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in South Korea.

2 484 EUR
2 188 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2090 EUR (2450.67 USD) in Canada and 1104 EUR (1294 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in South Korea.

2 090 EUR
1 104 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.05 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7665 EUR (8986.6 USD) in Canada and 18885 EUR (22141.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Canada.

7 665 EUR
18 885 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6434 EUR (7543.38 USD) in Canada and 10021 EUR (11749.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Canada.

6 434 EUR
10 021 EUR

Salary

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.01 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2709 EUR (3175.88 USD) in Canada and 2749 EUR (3223.62 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 1.5% lower in Canada.

2 709 EUR
2 749 EUR

Hotels

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

97.7 EUR
44.6 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
47.3 EUR

Three stars

143 EUR
61.3 EUR

Four stars

175 EUR
102 EUR

Five stars

351 EUR
239 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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