Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. South Korea

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Grocery

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Canada vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.21 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in South Korea.

Canada

South Korea

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.12 EUR (3.42 USD) in Canada and 5.25 EUR (5.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Canada.

3.12 EUR

5.25 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.06 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 3.02 EUR (3.31 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Canada.

1.06 EUR

3.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.76 EUR (12.89 USD) in Canada and 35.96 EUR (39.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Canada.

11.76 EUR

35.96 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.47 EUR (11.48 USD) in Canada and 12.5 EUR (13.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Canada.

10.47 EUR

12.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.23 EUR (11.21 USD) in Canada and 8.8 EUR (9.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14% lower in South Korea.

10.23 EUR

8.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.06 EUR (12.12 USD) in Canada and 2.81 EUR (3.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in South Korea.

11.06 EUR

2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.99 EUR (2.18 USD) in Canada and 1.78 EUR (1.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in South Korea.

1.99 EUR

1.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.79 EUR (3.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 3.15 EUR (3.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Canada.

2.79 EUR

3.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.36 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada and 2 EUR (2.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in South Korea.

2.36 EUR

2.00 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.68 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.13 EUR (2.33 USD) in Canada and 1.95 EUR (2.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in South Korea.

2.13 EUR

1.95 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada and 2.57 EUR (2.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Canada.

2.18 EUR

2.57 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.99 EUR (10.95 USD) in Canada and 9.39 EUR (10.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6% lower in South Korea.

9.99 EUR

9.39 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.31 EUR (2.54 USD) in Canada and 1.81 EUR (1.98 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in South Korea.

2.31 EUR

1.81 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.29 EUR (2.51 USD) in Canada and 2.5 EUR (2.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Canada.

2.29 EUR

2.50 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.87 EUR (3.14 USD) in Canada and 5.11 EUR (5.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Canada.

2.87 EUR

5.11 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.29 EUR (2.51 USD) in Canada and 3.13 EUR (3.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Canada.

2.29 EUR

3.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.62 EUR (2.87 USD) in Canada and 2.96 EUR (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Canada.

2.62 EUR

2.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.85 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 16.48 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in South Korea.

18.85 EUR

16.48 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.23 EUR (3.54 USD) in Canada and 5.13 EUR (5.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37% lower in Canada.

3.23 EUR

5.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.57 USD) in Canada and 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in South Korea.

1.44 EUR

0.86 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.81 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in South Korea.

Canada

South Korea

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.14 EUR (3.44 USD) in Canada and 3.25 EUR (3.57 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Canada.

3.14 EUR

3.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.72 EUR (1.88 USD) in Canada and 1.23 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in South Korea.

1.72 EUR

1.23 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.13 EUR (5.62 USD) in Canada and 2.5 EUR (2.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in South Korea.

5.13 EUR

2.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.77 EUR (6.33 USD) in Canada and 4.38 EUR (4.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in South Korea.

5.77 EUR

4.38 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.34 EUR (9.14 USD) in Canada and 5 EUR (5.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

8.34 EUR

5.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.95 EUR (84.34 USD) in Canada and 42.2 EUR (46.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in South Korea.

76.95 EUR

42.20 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.75 EUR (16.16 USD) in Canada and 5.63 EUR (6.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in South Korea.

14.75 EUR

5.63 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in Canada and 0.66 EUR (0.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Korea.

1.37 EUR

0.66 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in Canada than in South Korea.

Canada

South Korea

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.09 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 0.98 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in South Korea.

1.09 EUR

0.98 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in South Korea.

1.15 EUR

1.10 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.86 EUR (0.94 USD) in Canada and 0.71 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in South Korea.

0.86 EUR

0.71 EUR

Transportation

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Canada vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.7 times more for transportation in Canada than in South Korea.

Canada

South Korea

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 100.04 EUR (109.64 USD) in Canada and 34.38 EUR (37.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in South Korea.

100.04 EUR

34.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.08 EUR (2.28 USD) in Canada and 0.81 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Korea.

2.08 EUR

0.81 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.88 EUR (21.79 USD) in Canada and 8.44 EUR (9.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in South Korea.

19.88 EUR

8.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.12 EUR (1.23 USD) in Canada and 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in South Korea.

1.12 EUR

0.69 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.87 EUR (3.14 USD) in Canada and 2.38 EUR (2.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in South Korea.

2.87 EUR

2.38 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Canada

South Korea

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.62 EUR (10.54 USD) in Canada and 8.75 EUR (9.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9% lower in South Korea.

9.62 EUR

8.75 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.27 EUR (44.14 USD) in Canada and 43.82 EUR (48.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Canada.

40.27 EUR

43.82 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.24 EUR (16.71 USD) in Canada and 15.22 EUR (16.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in South Korea.

15.24 EUR

15.22 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.57 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in South Korea.

Canada

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 1558 EUR (1707.26 USD) in Canada and 614.82 EUR (673.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in South Korea.

1 558 EUR

614.82 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 1308 EUR (1433.85 USD) in Canada and 480.84 EUR (526.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in South Korea.

1 308 EUR

480.84 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 2490 EUR (2729.24 USD) in Canada and 2238 EUR (2452.72 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in South Korea.

2 490 EUR

2 238 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 2027 EUR (2221.87 USD) in Canada and 1378 EUR (1510.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32% lower in South Korea.

2 027 EUR

1 378 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.84 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in South Korea.

Canada

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 8181 EUR (8966.23 USD) in Canada and 17671 EUR (19366.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Canada.

8 181 EUR

17 671 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 6417 EUR (7032.36 USD) in Canada and 9219 EUR (10103.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Canada.

6 417 EUR

9 219 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.24 times higher than in South Korea.

Canada

South Korea

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2711 EUR (2971.55 USD) in Canada and 2181 EUR (2389.76 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 19.5% lower in South Korea.

2 711 EUR

2 181 EUR

Hotels

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

Canada

South Korea

One star

105 EUR

47.7 EUR

Two stars

113 EUR

50.6 EUR

Three stars

153 EUR

65.5 EUR

Four stars

188 EUR

109 EUR

Five stars

376 EUR

256 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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Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

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

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

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