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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

PLNKRWEURUSD

Spain vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.59 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.7 PLN (2.67 USD) in Spain and 28.42 PLN (7.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Spain.

9.70 PLN
28.42 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.04 PLN (2.21 USD) in Spain and 12.73 PLN (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Spain.

8.04 PLN
12.73 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 62.18 PLN (17.09 USD) in Spain and 123.08 PLN (33.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Spain.

62.18 PLN
123.08 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 29.58 PLN (8.13 USD) in Spain and 76.77 PLN (21.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Spain.

29.58 PLN
76.77 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.11 PLN (9.1 USD) in Spain and 39.08 PLN (10.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Spain.

33.11 PLN
39.08 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.54 PLN (7.02 USD) in Spain and 11.91 PLN (3.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in South Korea.

25.54 PLN
11.91 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.15 PLN (1.42 USD) in Spain and 8.65 PLN (2.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Spain.

5.15 PLN
8.65 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.64 PLN (3.47 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 11.34 PLN (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in South Korea.

12.64 PLN
11.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.34 PLN (2.29 USD) in Spain and 11.87 PLN (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Spain.

8.34 PLN
11.87 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

59.98 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.06 PLN (1.39 USD) in Spain and 9.25 PLN (2.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Spain.

5.06 PLN
9.25 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.26 PLN (1.72 USD) in Spain and 12.22 PLN (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Spain.

6.26 PLN
12.22 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.54 PLN (14.71 USD) in Spain and 51.57 PLN (14.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in South Korea.

53.54 PLN
51.57 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.51 PLN (1.24 USD) in Spain and 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Spain.

4.51 PLN
7.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.83 PLN (2.15 USD) in Spain and 10.47 PLN (2.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Spain.

7.83 PLN
10.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.49 PLN (2.61 USD) in Spain and 20.02 PLN (5.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Spain.

9.49 PLN
20.02 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.66 PLN (2.11 USD) in Spain and 14.13 PLN (3.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Spain.

7.66 PLN
14.13 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.21 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain and 11.26 PLN (3.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Spain.

6.21 PLN
11.26 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 39.96 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 65.73 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Spain.

39.96 PLN
65.73 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.13 PLN (2.78 USD) in Spain and 23.57 PLN (6.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57% lower in Spain.

10.13 PLN
23.57 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.58 PLN (0.98 USD) in Spain and 4.67 PLN (1.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Spain.

3.58 PLN
4.67 PLN

Restaurant

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Spain vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.58 PLN (3.18 USD) in Spain and 13.92 PLN (3.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Spain.

11.58 PLN
13.92 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.62 PLN (3.19 USD) in Spain and 6.1 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in South Korea.

11.62 PLN
6.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.9 PLN (4.09 USD) in Spain and 13.24 PLN (3.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in South Korea.

14.90 PLN
13.24 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.02 PLN (4.68 USD) in Spain and 21.18 PLN (5.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Spain.

17.02 PLN
21.18 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.56 PLN (11.69 USD) in Spain and 23.56 PLN (6.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in South Korea.

42.56 PLN
23.56 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 255.37 PLN (70.17 USD) in Spain and 211.79 PLN (58.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in South Korea.

255.37 PLN
211.79 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.84 PLN (17.54 USD) in Spain and 31.77 PLN (8.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in South Korea.

63.84 PLN
31.77 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.87 PLN (2.16 USD) in Spain and 2.91 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Korea.

7.87 PLN
2.91 PLN

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 6.06 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain and 4.23 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in South Korea.

6.06 PLN
4.23 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.38 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 4.6 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in South Korea.

6.38 PLN
4.60 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.01 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain and 2.97 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in South Korea.

4.01 PLN
2.97 PLN

Transportation

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Spain vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.44 times more for transportation in Spain than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 180.89 PLN (49.7 USD) in Spain and 166.79 PLN (45.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in South Korea.

180.89 PLN
166.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.38 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in South Korea.

6.38 PLN
3.97 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 106.41 PLN (29.24 USD) in Spain and 31.77 PLN (8.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in South Korea.

106.41 PLN
31.77 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.53 PLN (1.52 USD) in Spain and 2.91 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in South Korea.

5.53 PLN
2.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.9 PLN (4.09 USD) in Spain and 12.71 PLN (3.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in South Korea.

14.90 PLN
12.71 PLN

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 42.56 PLN (11.69 USD) in Spain and 39.71 PLN (10.91 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in South Korea.

42.56 PLN
39.71 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 195.02 PLN (53.59 USD) in Spain and 209.56 PLN (57.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Spain.

195.02 PLN
209.56 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65.25 PLN (17.93 USD) in Spain and 77.83 PLN (21.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Spain.

65.25 PLN
77.83 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.41 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 6010 PLN (1651.38 USD) in Spain and 3606 PLN (990.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

6 010 PLN
3 606 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 4172 PLN (1146.46 USD) in Spain and 2115 PLN (581.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in South Korea.

4 172 PLN
2 115 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 10774 PLN (2960.26 USD) in Spain and 9401 PLN (2583.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in South Korea.

10 774 PLN
9 401 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 7119 PLN (1956.16 USD) in Spain and 4742 PLN (1302.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in South Korea.

7 119 PLN
4 742 PLN

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.66 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 29015 PLN (7972.52 USD) in Spain and 81138 PLN (22294.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Spain.

29 015 PLN
81 138 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 17714 PLN (4867.31 USD) in Spain and 43054 PLN (11830.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Spain.

17 714 PLN
43 054 PLN

Salary

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Spain vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.3 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9086 PLN (2496.64 USD) in Spain and 11813 PLN (3245.86 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 23.1% lower in Spain.

9 086 PLN
11 813 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

394 PLN
190 PLN

Two stars

446 PLN
202 PLN

Three stars

626 PLN
261 PLN

Four stars

792 PLN
436 PLN

Five stars

1 659 PLN
1 021 PLN

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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