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Cost of Living & Prices:
South Korea vs. United States

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

South Korea vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.1 times less for grocery shopping in South Korea than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.76 PLN (7.62 USD) in South Korea and 27.02 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United States.

27.76 PLN
27.02 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.44 PLN (3.41 USD) in South Korea and 9.19 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

12.44 PLN
9.19 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 120.24 PLN (32.98 USD) in South Korea and 72.7 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in the United States.

120.24 PLN
72.70 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 75 PLN (20.57 USD) in South Korea and 65.63 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United States.

75.00 PLN
65.63 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 38.18 PLN (10.47 USD) in South Korea and 58.63 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in South Korea.

38.18 PLN
58.63 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.64 PLN (3.19 USD) in South Korea and 69.27 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in South Korea.

11.64 PLN
69.27 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.45 PLN (2.32 USD) in South Korea and 12.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in South Korea.

8.45 PLN
12.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.08 PLN (3.04 USD) for 12 eggs in South Korea and 26.21 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in South Korea.

11.08 PLN
26.21 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.59 PLN (3.18 USD) in South Korea and 13.89 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in South Korea.

11.59 PLN
13.89 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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91.11 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.03 PLN (2.48 USD) in South Korea and 10.72 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in South Korea.

9.03 PLN
10.72 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 11.94 PLN (3.27 USD) in South Korea and 18.27 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in South Korea.

11.94 PLN
18.27 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 50.38 PLN (13.82 USD) in South Korea and 62.56 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in South Korea.

50.38 PLN
62.56 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.72 PLN (2.12 USD) in South Korea and 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in the United States.

7.72 PLN
5.80 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.23 PLN (2.81 USD) in South Korea and 14.62 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in South Korea.

10.23 PLN
14.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.56 PLN (5.36 USD) in South Korea and 20.85 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in South Korea.

19.56 PLN
20.85 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.81 PLN (3.79 USD) in South Korea and 13.64 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United States.

13.81 PLN
13.64 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11 PLN (3.02 USD) in South Korea and 30.15 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in South Korea.

11.00 PLN
30.15 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 65.85 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea and 32.74 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

65.85 PLN
32.74 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.03 PLN (6.32 USD) in South Korea and 23.22 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in South Korea.

23.03 PLN
23.22 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.57 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Korea and 9.08 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in South Korea.

4.57 PLN
9.08 PLN

Restaurant

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South Korea vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.41 times less for meals in restaurants in South Korea than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.6 PLN (3.73 USD) in South Korea and 21.37 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Korea.

13.60 PLN
21.37 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.96 PLN (1.63 USD) in South Korea and 12.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in South Korea.

5.96 PLN
12.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 12.93 PLN (3.55 USD) in South Korea and 29.17 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in South Korea.

12.93 PLN
29.17 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 20.69 PLN (5.67 USD) in South Korea and 43.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in South Korea.

20.69 PLN
43.75 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 23.02 PLN (6.31 USD) in South Korea and 43.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in South Korea.

23.02 PLN
43.75 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 206.91 PLN (56.75 USD) in South Korea and 510.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in South Korea.

206.91 PLN
510.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.04 PLN (8.51 USD) in South Korea and 94.79 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Korea.

31.04 PLN
94.79 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.84 PLN (0.78 USD) in South Korea and 9.3 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in South Korea.

2.84 PLN
9.30 PLN

Fuel

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South Korea vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.27 times more for fuel in South Korea than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.23 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea and 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United States.

4.23 PLN
3.59 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.61 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

4.61 PLN
3.38 PLN

LPG 1L

2.98 PLN
-

Transportation

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.15 times less for transportation in South Korea than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 162.94 PLN (44.69 USD) in South Korea and 481.27 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Korea.

162.94 PLN
481.27 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.88 PLN (1.06 USD) in South Korea and 10.57 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in South Korea.

3.88 PLN
10.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 31.04 PLN (8.51 USD) in South Korea and 153.13 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in South Korea.

31.04 PLN
153.13 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.84 PLN (0.78 USD) in South Korea and 7.91 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in South Korea.

2.84 PLN
7.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.41 PLN (3.4 USD) in South Korea and 18.19 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in South Korea.

12.41 PLN
18.19 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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South Korea vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 38.79 PLN (10.64 USD) in South Korea and 72.92 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Korea.

38.79 PLN
72.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 204.72 PLN (56.15 USD) in South Korea and 575.22 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Korea.

204.72 PLN
575.22 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 76.04 PLN (20.86 USD) in South Korea and 236.99 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Korea.

76.04 PLN
236.99 PLN

Flats for rent

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.77 times less for renting an apartment in South Korea than in the United States.

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 3523 PLN (966.24 USD) in South Korea and 14794 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in South Korea.

3 523 PLN
14 794 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 2066 PLN (566.69 USD) in South Korea and 9272 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in South Korea.

2 066 PLN
9 272 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 9185 PLN (2519.11 USD) in South Korea and 29975 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in South Korea.

9 185 PLN
29 975 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 4633 PLN (1270.59 USD) in South Korea and 19056 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in South Korea.

4 633 PLN
19 056 PLN

Flats for sale

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.13 times more for buying an apartment in South Korea than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 79267 PLN (21741.08 USD) in South Korea and 63276 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

79 267 PLN
63 276 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 42061 PLN (11536.5 USD) in South Korea and 44393 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in South Korea.

42 061 PLN
44 393 PLN

Salary

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South Korea vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Korea is 1.63 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11541 PLN (3165.3 USD) in South Korea and 18759 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 38.5% lower in South Korea.

11 541 PLN
18 759 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

191 PLN
378 PLN

Two stars

202 PLN
533 PLN

Three stars

262 PLN
712 PLN

Four stars

436 PLN
920 PLN

Five stars

1 023 PLN
2 191 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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