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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

PLNUSDKRWEUR

South Korea vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.06 times less for grocery shopping in South Korea than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 23.24 PLN (6.18 USD) in South Korea and 21.97 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United States.

23.24 PLN
21.97 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 13.38 PLN (3.56 USD) in South Korea and 8.99 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in the United States.

13.38 PLN
8.99 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 159.06 PLN (42.28 USD) in South Korea and 78.96 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in the United States.

159.06 PLN
78.96 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.31 PLN (14.7 USD) in South Korea and 67.71 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in South Korea.

55.31 PLN
67.71 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 38.94 PLN (10.35 USD) in South Korea and 65.53 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in South Korea.

38.94 PLN
65.53 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.45 PLN (3.31 USD) in South Korea and 60.19 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in South Korea.

12.45 PLN
60.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.88 PLN (2.09 USD) in South Korea and 12.08 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in South Korea.

7.88 PLN
12.08 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.92 PLN (3.7 USD) for 12 eggs in South Korea and 17.83 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in South Korea.

13.92 PLN
17.83 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.87 PLN (2.36 USD) in South Korea and 14.78 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

8.87 PLN
14.78 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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94.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.62 PLN (2.29 USD) in South Korea and 10.68 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in South Korea.

8.62 PLN
10.68 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 11.38 PLN (3.03 USD) in South Korea and 16.06 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Korea.

11.38 PLN
16.06 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 41.55 PLN (11.05 USD) in South Korea and 62.86 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in South Korea.

41.55 PLN
62.86 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.99 PLN (2.12 USD) in South Korea and 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in the United States.

7.99 PLN
4.70 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 11.06 PLN (2.94 USD) in South Korea and 14.67 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in South Korea.

11.06 PLN
14.67 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.6 PLN (6.01 USD) in South Korea and 20.05 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the United States.

22.60 PLN
20.05 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.84 PLN (3.68 USD) in South Korea and 16.03 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in South Korea.

13.84 PLN
16.03 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 13.1 PLN (3.48 USD) in South Korea and 30.92 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in South Korea.

13.10 PLN
30.92 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 67.94 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea and 33.78 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

67.94 PLN
33.78 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.67 PLN (6.03 USD) in South Korea and 23.51 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in South Korea.

22.67 PLN
23.51 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.82 PLN (1.01 USD) in South Korea and 9.4 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in South Korea.

3.82 PLN
9.40 PLN

Restaurant

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South Korea vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.17 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 14.4 PLN (3.83 USD) in South Korea and 19.64 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in South Korea.

14.40 PLN
19.64 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.45 PLN (1.45 USD) in South Korea and 10.53 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in South Korea.

5.45 PLN
10.53 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.06 PLN (2.94 USD) in South Korea and 30.09 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in South Korea.

11.06 PLN
30.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 19.36 PLN (5.15 USD) in South Korea and 37.62 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in South Korea.

19.36 PLN
37.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 22.13 PLN (5.88 USD) in South Korea and 45.14 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in South Korea.

22.13 PLN
45.14 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 186.68 PLN (49.63 USD) in South Korea and 376.18 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in South Korea.

186.68 PLN
376.18 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 24.89 PLN (6.62 USD) in South Korea and 94.04 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in South Korea.

24.89 PLN
94.04 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.94 PLN (0.78 USD) in South Korea and 8.28 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in South Korea.

2.94 PLN
8.28 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDKRWEUR

South Korea vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in South Korea than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.06 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Korea and 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

4.06 PLN
3.56 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.54 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Korea and 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

4.54 PLN
3.45 PLN

LPG 1L

2.91 PLN
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Transportation

PLNUSDKRWEUR

South Korea vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.06 times less for transportation in South Korea than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 152.11 PLN (40.44 USD) in South Korea and 485.27 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Korea.

152.11 PLN
485.27 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.6 PLN (0.96 USD) in South Korea and 10.34 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in South Korea.

3.60 PLN
10.34 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.34 PLN (9.93 USD) in South Korea and 112.85 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in South Korea.

37.34 PLN
112.85 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.04 PLN (0.81 USD) in South Korea and 7 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Korea.

3.04 PLN
7.00 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 10.51 PLN (2.79 USD) in South Korea and 16.93 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in South Korea.

10.51 PLN
16.93 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 38.72 PLN (10.29 USD) in South Korea and 67.71 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in South Korea.

38.72 PLN
67.71 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 193.85 PLN (51.53 USD) in South Korea and 369.63 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in South Korea.

193.85 PLN
369.63 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 67.32 PLN (17.9 USD) in South Korea and 142.95 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in South Korea.

67.32 PLN
142.95 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDKRWEUR

South Korea vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.14 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 2720 PLN (723.03 USD) in South Korea and 14297 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in South Korea.

2 720 PLN
14 297 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 2127 PLN (565.47 USD) in South Korea and 8954 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in South Korea.

2 127 PLN
8 954 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 9900 PLN (2631.84 USD) in South Korea and 26686 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in South Korea.

9 900 PLN
26 686 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 6096 PLN (1620.51 USD) in South Korea and 15451 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in South Korea.

6 096 PLN
15 451 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDKRWEUR

South Korea vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.34 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 78172 PLN (20780.71 USD) in South Korea and 53710 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

78 172 PLN
53 710 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 40785 PLN (10841.87 USD) in South Korea and 34891 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

40 785 PLN
34 891 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDKRWEUR

South Korea vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Korea is 2.34 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9646 PLN (2564.29 USD) in South Korea and 22559 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 57.2% lower in South Korea.

9 646 PLN
22 559 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDKRWEUR

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

One star

197 PLN
390 PLN

Two stars

209 PLN
550 PLN

Three stars

270 PLN
734 PLN

Four stars

450 PLN
949 PLN

Five stars

1 055 PLN
2 261 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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