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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 1.2 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.08 EUR (3.51 USD) in Canada and 5.15 EUR (5.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Canada.

3.08 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Canada and 2.96 EUR (3.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Canada.

1.05 EUR
2.96 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.62 EUR (13.24 USD) in Canada and 35.23 EUR (40.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67% lower in Canada.

11.62 EUR
35.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.34 EUR (11.79 USD) in Canada and 12.25 EUR (13.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Canada.

10.34 EUR
12.25 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.1 EUR (11.51 USD) in Canada and 8.63 EUR (9.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in South Korea.

10.10 EUR
8.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.93 EUR (12.45 USD) in Canada and 2.76 EUR (3.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in South Korea.

10.93 EUR
2.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.96 EUR (2.24 USD) in Canada and 1.75 EUR (1.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in South Korea.

1.96 EUR
1.75 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.76 EUR (3.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 3.08 EUR (3.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Canada.

2.76 EUR
3.08 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.33 EUR (2.66 USD) in Canada and 1.96 EUR (2.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in South Korea.

2.33 EUR
1.96 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.69 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.1 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada and 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9% lower in South Korea.

2.10 EUR
1.91 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in Canada and 2.52 EUR (2.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Canada.

2.15 EUR
2.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.87 EUR (11.25 USD) in Canada and 9.2 EUR (10.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in South Korea.

9.87 EUR
9.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.29 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 1.77 EUR (2.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in South Korea.

2.29 EUR
1.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.26 EUR (2.58 USD) in Canada and 2.45 EUR (2.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Canada.

2.26 EUR
2.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.23 USD) in Canada and 5.01 EUR (5.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Canada.

2.83 EUR
5.01 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.26 EUR (2.58 USD) in Canada and 3.07 EUR (3.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Canada.

2.26 EUR
3.07 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.59 EUR (2.95 USD) in Canada and 2.9 EUR (3.31 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Canada.

2.59 EUR
2.90 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.13 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 15.85 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in South Korea.

18.13 EUR
15.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.64 USD) in Canada and 5.02 EUR (5.72 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Canada.

3.19 EUR
5.02 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Canada and 0.85 EUR (0.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in South Korea.

1.42 EUR
0.85 EUR

Restaurant

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.82 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.1 EUR (3.53 USD) in Canada and 3.19 EUR (3.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Canada.

3.10 EUR
3.19 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Canada and 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Korea.

1.70 EUR
1.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.07 EUR (5.77 USD) in Canada and 2.45 EUR (2.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in South Korea.

5.07 EUR
2.45 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.7 EUR (6.5 USD) in Canada and 4.29 EUR (4.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in South Korea.

5.70 EUR
4.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.23 EUR (9.38 USD) in Canada and 4.9 EUR (5.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in South Korea.

8.23 EUR
4.90 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76 EUR (86.62 USD) in Canada and 41.35 EUR (47.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in South Korea.

76.00 EUR
41.35 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.57 EUR (16.6 USD) in Canada and 5.51 EUR (6.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in South Korea.

14.57 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in Canada and 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Korea.

1.35 EUR
0.65 EUR

Fuel

EURCADUSDKRW

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in South Korea.

1.05 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in South Korea.

1.11 EUR
1.06 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in Canada and 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in South Korea.

0.82 EUR
0.68 EUR

Transportation

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.72 times more for transportation in Canada than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 98.8 EUR (112.6 USD) in Canada and 33.69 EUR (38.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in South Korea.

98.80 EUR
33.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.06 EUR (2.35 USD) in Canada and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in South Korea.

2.06 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.63 EUR (22.38 USD) in Canada and 8.27 EUR (9.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in South Korea.

19.63 EUR
8.27 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 0.67 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in South Korea.

1.11 EUR
0.67 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.83 EUR (3.23 USD) in Canada and 2.33 EUR (2.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in South Korea.

2.83 EUR
2.33 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 9.5 EUR (10.83 USD) in Canada and 8.58 EUR (9.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in South Korea.

9.50 EUR
8.58 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.77 EUR (45.33 USD) in Canada and 42.94 EUR (48.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Canada.

39.77 EUR
42.94 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.05 EUR (17.16 USD) in Canada and 14.91 EUR (17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in South Korea.

15.05 EUR
14.91 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.58 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 1539 EUR (1753.41 USD) in Canada and 602.5 EUR (686.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Korea.

1 539 EUR
602.50 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 1292 EUR (1472.61 USD) in Canada and 471.2 EUR (537.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in South Korea.

1 292 EUR
471.20 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 2460 EUR (2803.02 USD) in Canada and 2193 EUR (2499.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in South Korea.

2 460 EUR
2 193 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 2002 EUR (2281.93 USD) in Canada and 1350 EUR (1538.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in South Korea.

2 002 EUR
1 350 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.83 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 8080 EUR (9208.6 USD) in Canada and 17316 EUR (19734.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Canada.

8 080 EUR
17 316 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 6337 EUR (7222.46 USD) in Canada and 9034 EUR (10296.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Canada.

6 337 EUR
9 034 EUR

Salary

EURCADUSDKRW

Canada vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.25 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2678 EUR (3051.88 USD) in Canada and 2137 EUR (2435.24 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 20.2% lower in South Korea.

2 678 EUR
2 137 EUR

Hotels

EURCADUSDKRW

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

One star

101 EUR
45.9 EUR

Two stars

109 EUR
48.7 EUR

Three stars

148 EUR
63 EUR

Four stars

180 EUR
105 EUR

Five stars

361 EUR
246 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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