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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain 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

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Spain vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.55 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.28 EUR (2.65 USD) in Spain and 6.46 EUR (7.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Spain.

2.28 EUR
6.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Spain and 2.9 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Spain.

1.89 EUR
2.90 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (16.96 USD) in Spain and 28 EUR (32.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Spain.

14.61 EUR
28.00 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.95 EUR (8.07 USD) in Spain and 17.46 EUR (20.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Spain.

6.95 EUR
17.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.78 EUR (9.03 USD) in Spain and 8.89 EUR (10.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Spain.

7.78 EUR
8.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (6.96 USD) in Spain and 2.71 EUR (3.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in South Korea.

6.00 EUR
2.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in Spain and 1.97 EUR (2.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Spain.

1.21 EUR
1.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.97 EUR (3.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 2.58 EUR (2.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in South Korea.

2.97 EUR
2.58 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.27 USD) in Spain and 2.7 EUR (3.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
2.70 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.20 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.38 USD) in Spain and 2.1 EUR (2.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Spain.

1.19 EUR
2.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Spain and 2.78 EUR (3.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Spain.

1.47 EUR
2.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.58 EUR (14.6 USD) in Spain and 11.73 EUR (13.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in South Korea.

12.58 EUR
11.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Spain and 1.8 EUR (2.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
1.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.84 EUR (2.14 USD) in Spain and 2.38 EUR (2.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Spain.

1.84 EUR
2.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.23 EUR (2.59 USD) in Spain and 4.55 EUR (5.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51% lower in Spain.

2.23 EUR
4.55 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.8 EUR (2.09 USD) in Spain and 3.21 EUR (3.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Spain.

1.80 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in Spain and 2.56 EUR (2.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43% lower in Spain.

1.46 EUR
2.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.46 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 15.56 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Spain.

9.46 EUR
15.56 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.38 EUR (2.76 USD) in Spain and 5.36 EUR (6.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR
5.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.84 EUR (0.97 USD) in Spain and 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Spain.

0.84 EUR
1.06 EUR

Restaurant

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Spain vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.35 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.72 EUR (3.16 USD) in Spain and 3.17 EUR (3.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Spain.

2.72 EUR
3.17 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.73 EUR (3.17 USD) in Spain and 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in South Korea.

2.73 EUR
1.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.06 USD) in Spain and 3.01 EUR (3.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR
3.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.64 USD) in Spain and 4.82 EUR (5.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17% lower in Spain.

4.00 EUR
4.82 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.61 USD) in Spain and 5.36 EUR (6.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in South Korea.

10.00 EUR
5.36 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (69.64 USD) in Spain and 48.17 EUR (55.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in South Korea.

60.00 EUR
48.17 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.41 USD) in Spain and 7.23 EUR (8.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Korea.

15.00 EUR
7.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Spain and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in South Korea.

1.85 EUR
0.66 EUR

Fuel

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Spain vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in Spain than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.43 EUR (1.66 USD) in Spain and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in South Korea.

1.43 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in South Korea.

1.51 EUR
1.09 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in Spain and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in South Korea.

0.95 EUR
0.70 EUR

Transportation

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Spain vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.49 times more for transportation in Spain than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42.5 EUR (49.33 USD) in Spain and 37.94 EUR (44.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in South Korea.

42.50 EUR
37.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Spain and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

1.50 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (29.02 USD) in Spain and 7.23 EUR (8.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in South Korea.

25.00 EUR
7.23 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Spain and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in South Korea.

1.30 EUR
0.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (4.06 USD) in Spain and 2.89 EUR (3.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR
2.89 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Spain 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 10 EUR (11.61 USD) in Spain and 9.03 EUR (10.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in South Korea.

10.00 EUR
9.03 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.82 EUR (53.18 USD) in Spain and 47.67 EUR (55.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Spain.

45.82 EUR
47.67 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.33 EUR (17.79 USD) in Spain and 17.7 EUR (20.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Spain.

15.33 EUR
17.70 EUR

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.46 times more for renting an apartment in Spain 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 1412 EUR (1638.99 USD) in Spain and 820.24 EUR (952.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Korea.

1 412 EUR
820.24 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 980.31 EUR (1137.85 USD) in Spain and 481.06 EUR (558.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in South Korea.

980.31 EUR
481.06 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 2531 EUR (2938.04 USD) in Spain and 2138 EUR (2482.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in South Korea.

2 531 EUR
2 138 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 1673 EUR (1941.48 USD) in Spain and 1079 EUR (1251.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in South Korea.

1 673 EUR
1 079 EUR

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.57 times less for buying an apartment in Spain 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 6817 EUR (7912.68 USD) in Spain and 18456 EUR (21421.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Spain.

6 817 EUR
18 456 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 4162 EUR (4830.78 USD) in Spain and 9793 EUR (11367.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Spain.

4 162 EUR
9 793 EUR

Salary

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Spain vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.26 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2135 EUR (2477.9 USD) in Spain and 2687 EUR (3118.83 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 20.5% lower in Spain.

2 135 EUR
2 687 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRW

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

One star

93.4 EUR
45 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
47.8 EUR

Three stars

148 EUR
61.9 EUR

Four stars

187 EUR
103 EUR

Five stars

393 EUR
242 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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