Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. South Korea

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Grocery

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Germany vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.38 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in South Korea.

Germany

South Korea

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.43 USD) in Germany and 6.69 EUR (7.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Germany.

2.91 EUR

6.69 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.11 USD) in Germany and 3 EUR (3.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Germany.

1.79 EUR

3.00 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.35 USD) in Germany and 28.97 EUR (34.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Germany.

16.43 EUR

28.97 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.07 USD) in Germany and 18.07 EUR (21.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Germany.

6.00 EUR

18.07 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.97 USD) in Germany and 9.2 EUR (10.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in South Korea.

10.16 EUR

9.20 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.25 USD) in Germany and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Korea.

8.70 EUR

2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Germany and 2.04 EUR (2.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR

2.04 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.08 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 2.67 EUR (3.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in South Korea.

3.46 EUR

2.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.87 USD) in Germany and 2.79 EUR (3.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR

2.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

11.81 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Germany and 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Germany.

1.40 EUR

2.18 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.1 USD) in Germany and 2.88 EUR (3.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Germany.

1.78 EUR

2.88 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.9 USD) in Germany and 12.14 EUR (14.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4% lower in South Korea.

12.65 EUR

12.14 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Germany and 1.86 EUR (2.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR

1.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in Germany and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Germany.

1.47 EUR

2.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.66 USD) in Germany and 4.71 EUR (5.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52% lower in Germany.

2.26 EUR

4.71 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.05 USD) in Germany and 3.33 EUR (3.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Germany.

1.74 EUR

3.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Germany and 2.65 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in South Korea.

2.78 EUR

2.65 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.82 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 15.33 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Germany.

12.82 EUR

15.33 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.91 USD) in Germany and 5.55 EUR (6.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Germany.

3.32 EUR

5.55 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in Germany and 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Germany.

0.93 EUR

1.10 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.51 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in South Korea.

Germany

South Korea

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.55 USD) in Germany and 3.28 EUR (3.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15% lower in South Korea.

3.86 EUR

3.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.56 USD) in Germany and 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in South Korea.

3.02 EUR

1.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.3 USD) in Germany and 3.12 EUR (3.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in South Korea.

4.50 EUR

3.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.71 USD) in Germany and 4.98 EUR (5.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR

4.98 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (14.12 USD) in Germany and 5.55 EUR (6.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in South Korea.

11.99 EUR

5.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (82.45 USD) in Germany and 49.84 EUR (58.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Korea.

70.00 EUR

49.84 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.67 USD) in Germany and 7.48 EUR (8.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in South Korea.

15.00 EUR

7.48 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.05 USD) in Germany and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in South Korea.

2.59 EUR

0.69 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKRW

Germany vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.58 times more for fuel in Germany than in South Korea.

Germany

South Korea

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in South Korea.

1.61 EUR

0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.68 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in South Korea.

1.68 EUR

1.07 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Germany and 0.69 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in South Korea.

1.05 EUR

0.69 EUR

Transportation

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Germany vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.08 times more for transportation in Germany than in South Korea.

Germany

South Korea

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (69.49 USD) in Germany and 39.25 EUR (46.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in South Korea.

59.00 EUR

39.25 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.12 USD) in Germany and 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR

0.93 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (43.29 USD) in Germany and 7.48 EUR (8.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in South Korea.

36.75 EUR

7.48 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.71 USD) in Germany and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70% lower in South Korea.

2.30 EUR

0.69 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.89 USD) in Germany and 2.99 EUR (3.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in South Korea.

5.00 EUR

2.99 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDKRW

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

Germany

South Korea

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.75 EUR (15.02 USD) in Germany and 9.35 EUR (11.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in South Korea.

12.75 EUR

9.35 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (39.02 USD) in Germany and 49.32 EUR (58.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR

49.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.76 USD) in Germany and 18.32 EUR (21.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25% lower in South Korea.

24.42 EUR

18.32 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDKRW

Germany vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.34 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in South Korea.

Germany

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 1256 EUR (1479.52 USD) in Germany and 848.66 EUR (999.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in South Korea.

1 256 EUR

848.66 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 938.38 EUR (1105.26 USD) in Germany and 497.73 EUR (586.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47% lower in South Korea.

938.38 EUR

497.73 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 2363 EUR (2783.07 USD) in Germany and 2213 EUR (2606.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in South Korea.

2 363 EUR

2 213 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 1689 EUR (1989.08 USD) in Germany and 1116 EUR (1314.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in South Korea.

1 689 EUR

1 116 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDKRW

Germany vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.31 times less for buying an apartment in Germany than in South Korea.

Germany

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 7365 EUR (8674.8 USD) in Germany and 19095 EUR (22491.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Germany.

7 365 EUR

19 095 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 5287 EUR (6227.14 USD) in Germany and 10133 EUR (11934.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Germany.

5 287 EUR

10 133 EUR

Salary

EURUSDKRW

Germany vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.09 times higher than in South Korea.

Germany

South Korea

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3559.06 USD) in Germany and 2780 EUR (3274.55 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 8% lower in South Korea.

3 022 EUR

2 780 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRW

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

Germany

South Korea

One star

83.7 EUR

44.4 EUR

Two stars

82.3 EUR

47.1 EUR

Three stars

95.4 EUR

61 EUR

Four stars

112 EUR

102 EUR

Five stars

365 EUR

238 EUR

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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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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