Cost of Living & Prices:
France vs. South Korea

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Grocery

EURUSDKRW

France vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times more for grocery shopping in France than in South Korea.

France

South Korea

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.97 EUR (3.49 USD) in France and 6.19 EUR (7.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52% lower in France.

2.97 EUR

6.19 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in France and 2.77 EUR (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in France.

2.12 EUR

2.77 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.15 EUR (20.16 USD) in France and 26.82 EUR (31.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in France.

17.15 EUR

26.82 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8 EUR (9.41 USD) in France and 16.73 EUR (19.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in France.

8.00 EUR

16.73 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.74 EUR (14.98 USD) in France and 8.52 EUR (10.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in South Korea.

12.74 EUR

8.52 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13 EUR (15.29 USD) in France and 2.6 EUR (3.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 80% lower in South Korea.

13.00 EUR

2.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in France and 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in South Korea.

2.39 EUR

1.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.64 EUR (5.46 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Korea.

4.64 EUR

2.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.54 EUR (4.16 USD) in France and 2.59 EUR (3.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in South Korea.

3.54 EUR

2.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.88 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.63 EUR (1.92 USD) in France and 2.01 EUR (2.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in France.

1.63 EUR

2.01 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in France and 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in France.

1.72 EUR

2.66 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 22.83 EUR (26.84 USD) in France and 11.24 EUR (13.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in South Korea.

22.83 EUR

11.24 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in France and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in France.

1.36 EUR

1.72 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.59 EUR (3.05 USD) in France and 2.28 EUR (2.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12% lower in South Korea.

2.59 EUR

2.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3 EUR (3.53 USD) in France and 4.36 EUR (5.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in France.

3.00 EUR

4.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.24 EUR (2.63 USD) in France and 3.08 EUR (3.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in France.

2.24 EUR

3.08 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.64 EUR (3.1 USD) in France and 2.45 EUR (2.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in South Korea.

2.64 EUR

2.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.02 EUR (16.49 USD) in France and 15.36 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in France.

14.02 EUR

15.36 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in France and 5.14 EUR (6.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in France.

3.42 EUR

5.14 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in France and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in France.

0.71 EUR

1.02 EUR

Restaurant

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France vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.65 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in South Korea.

France

South Korea

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.09 EUR (4.81 USD) in France and 3.03 EUR (3.57 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in South Korea.

4.09 EUR

3.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.5 EUR (4.12 USD) in France and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR

1.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8.23 USD) in France and 2.88 EUR (3.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in South Korea.

7.00 EUR

2.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7 EUR (8.23 USD) in France and 4.62 EUR (5.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34% lower in South Korea.

7.00 EUR

4.62 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 EUR (14.11 USD) in France and 5.13 EUR (6.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in South Korea.

12.00 EUR

5.13 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 65 EUR (76.43 USD) in France and 46.15 EUR (54.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Korea.

65.00 EUR

46.15 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.64 USD) in France and 6.92 EUR (8.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in South Korea.

15.00 EUR

6.92 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.88 EUR (3.39 USD) in France and 0.63 EUR (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in South Korea.

2.88 EUR

0.63 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKRW

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

France

South Korea

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in France and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

1.65 EUR

0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.71 EUR (2.01 USD) in France and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in South Korea.

1.71 EUR

1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.98 EUR (1.16 USD) in France and 0.69 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in South Korea.

0.98 EUR

0.69 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDKRW

France vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.13 times more for transportation in France than in South Korea.

France

South Korea

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 88.4 EUR (103.94 USD) in France and 36.34 EUR (42.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in South Korea.

88.40 EUR

36.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in France and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in South Korea.

2.50 EUR

0.87 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 48 EUR (56.44 USD) in France and 6.92 EUR (8.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in South Korea.

48.00 EUR

6.92 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.35 USD) in France and 0.63 EUR (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in South Korea.

2.00 EUR

0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8 EUR (9.41 USD) in France and 2.77 EUR (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in South Korea.

8.00 EUR

2.77 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDKRW

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

France

South Korea

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14 EUR (16.46 USD) in France and 8.65 EUR (10.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in South Korea.

14.00 EUR

8.65 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.63 EUR (40.72 USD) in France and 45.66 EUR (53.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in France.

34.63 EUR

45.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.6 EUR (19.52 USD) in France and 16.96 EUR (19.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in France.

16.60 EUR

16.96 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDKRW

France vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.79 times more for renting an apartment in France than in South Korea.

France

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 1482 EUR (1742.64 USD) in France and 785.79 EUR (923.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47% lower in South Korea.

1 482 EUR

785.79 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 1044 EUR (1227.06 USD) in France and 460.86 EUR (541.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in South Korea.

1 044 EUR

460.86 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 3146 EUR (3699.16 USD) in France and 2049 EUR (2408.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in South Korea.

3 146 EUR

2 049 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 2095 EUR (2463.77 USD) in France and 1033 EUR (1214.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in South Korea.

2 095 EUR

1 033 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDKRW

France vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.31 times less for buying an apartment in France than in South Korea.

France

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 12282 EUR (14440.6 USD) in France and 17681 EUR (20788.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in France.

12 282 EUR

17 681 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 8404 EUR (9881.6 USD) in France and 9382 EUR (11031.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in France.

8 404 EUR

9 382 EUR

Salary

EURUSDKRW

France vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in France is 1.21 times higher than in South Korea.

France

South Korea

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3115 EUR (3663.05 USD) in France and 2574 EUR (3026.62 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 17.4% lower in South Korea.

3 115 EUR

2 574 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRW

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

France

South Korea

One star

67.2 EUR

44.5 EUR

Two stars

72.8 EUR

47.2 EUR

Three stars

95.1 EUR

61.1 EUR

Four stars

163 EUR

102 EUR

Five stars

396 EUR

239 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • France: 20 cities, 1104 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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