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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany 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

PLNKRWEURUSD

Germany vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.37 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.36 PLN (3.42 USD) in Germany and 28.07 PLN (7.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56% lower in Germany.

12.36 PLN
28.07 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.61 PLN (2.1 USD) in Germany and 12.57 PLN (3.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Germany.

7.61 PLN
12.57 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 69.81 PLN (19.3 USD) in Germany and 121.54 PLN (33.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Germany.

69.81 PLN
121.54 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.49 PLN (7.05 USD) in Germany and 75.82 PLN (20.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Germany.

25.49 PLN
75.82 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.17 PLN (11.93 USD) in Germany and 38.59 PLN (10.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in South Korea.

43.17 PLN
38.59 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 36.97 PLN (10.22 USD) in Germany and 11.76 PLN (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in South Korea.

36.97 PLN
11.76 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.25 PLN (1.17 USD) in Germany and 8.55 PLN (2.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Germany.

4.25 PLN
8.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 14.7 PLN (4.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 11.2 PLN (3.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in South Korea.

14.70 PLN
11.20 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.76 PLN (1.87 USD) in Germany and 11.72 PLN (3.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Germany.

6.76 PLN
11.72 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

50.32 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.95 PLN (1.64 USD) in Germany and 9.13 PLN (2.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Germany.

5.95 PLN
9.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.56 PLN (2.09 USD) in Germany and 12.07 PLN (3.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Germany.

7.56 PLN
12.07 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.75 PLN (14.86 USD) in Germany and 50.93 PLN (14.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in South Korea.

53.75 PLN
50.93 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.89 PLN (1.35 USD) in Germany and 7.8 PLN (2.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Germany.

4.89 PLN
7.80 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.25 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany and 10.34 PLN (2.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Germany.

6.25 PLN
10.34 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.6 PLN (2.65 USD) in Germany and 19.77 PLN (5.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Germany.

9.60 PLN
19.77 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.39 PLN (2.04 USD) in Germany and 13.96 PLN (3.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Germany.

7.39 PLN
13.96 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.81 PLN (3.27 USD) in Germany and 11.12 PLN (3.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in South Korea.

11.81 PLN
11.12 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.62 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 65.33 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Germany.

54.62 PLN
65.33 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.11 PLN (3.9 USD) in Germany and 23.28 PLN (6.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Germany.

14.11 PLN
23.28 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.95 PLN (1.09 USD) in Germany and 4.62 PLN (1.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Germany.

3.95 PLN
4.62 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 16.4 PLN (4.53 USD) in Germany and 13.75 PLN (3.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in South Korea.

16.40 PLN
13.75 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.83 PLN (3.55 USD) in Germany and 6.02 PLN (1.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in South Korea.

12.83 PLN
6.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 19.12 PLN (5.29 USD) in Germany and 13.07 PLN (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in South Korea.

19.12 PLN
13.07 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17 PLN (4.7 USD) in Germany and 20.91 PLN (5.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Germany.

17.00 PLN
20.91 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 50.95 PLN (14.08 USD) in Germany and 23.27 PLN (6.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in South Korea.

50.95 PLN
23.27 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 297.44 PLN (82.23 USD) in Germany and 209.15 PLN (57.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in South Korea.

297.44 PLN
209.15 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.74 PLN (17.62 USD) in Germany and 31.37 PLN (8.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in South Korea.

63.74 PLN
31.37 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.01 PLN (3.04 USD) in Germany and 2.88 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in South Korea.

11.01 PLN
2.88 PLN

Fuel

PLNKRWEURUSD

Germany vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.57 times more for fuel in Germany than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.84 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 4.2 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in South Korea.

6.84 PLN
4.20 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.15 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 4.57 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in South Korea.

7.15 PLN
4.57 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.46 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany and 2.95 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in South Korea.

4.46 PLN
2.95 PLN

Transportation

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Germany vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.1 times more for transportation in Germany than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 250.7 PLN (69.3 USD) in Germany and 164.7 PLN (45.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in South Korea.

250.70 PLN
164.70 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.87 PLN (4.11 USD) in Germany and 3.92 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in South Korea.

14.87 PLN
3.92 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 156.15 PLN (43.17 USD) in Germany and 31.37 PLN (8.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in South Korea.

156.15 PLN
31.37 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 9.77 PLN (2.7 USD) in Germany and 2.88 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in South Korea.

9.77 PLN
2.88 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.25 PLN (5.87 USD) in Germany and 12.55 PLN (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in South Korea.

21.25 PLN
12.55 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Germany 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 54.18 PLN (14.98 USD) in Germany and 39.22 PLN (10.84 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in South Korea.

54.18 PLN
39.22 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 140.77 PLN (38.92 USD) in Germany and 206.94 PLN (57.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32% lower in Germany.

140.77 PLN
206.94 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 103.76 PLN (28.68 USD) in Germany and 76.86 PLN (21.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in South Korea.

103.76 PLN
76.86 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.35 times more for renting an apartment in Germany 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 5337 PLN (1475.51 USD) in Germany and 3561 PLN (984.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in South Korea.

5 337 PLN
3 561 PLN

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 3987 PLN (1102.27 USD) in Germany and 2089 PLN (577.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in South Korea.

3 987 PLN
2 089 PLN

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 10040 PLN (2775.53 USD) in Germany and 9284 PLN (2566.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in South Korea.

10 040 PLN
9 284 PLN

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 7176 PLN (1983.69 USD) in Germany and 4683 PLN (1294.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in South Korea.

7 176 PLN
4 683 PLN

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.28 times less for buying an apartment in Germany 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 31294 PLN (8651.3 USD) in Germany and 80126 PLN (22150.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Germany.

31 294 PLN
80 126 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 22465 PLN (6210.27 USD) in Germany and 42517 PLN (11753.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Germany.

22 465 PLN
42 517 PLN

Salary

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Germany vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.1 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12839 PLN (3549.42 USD) in Germany and 11666 PLN (3224.92 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 9.1% lower in South Korea.

12 839 PLN
11 666 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

356 PLN
189 PLN

Two stars

351 PLN
201 PLN

Three stars

407 PLN
260 PLN

Four stars

477 PLN
433 PLN

Five stars

1 556 PLN
1 015 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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