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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.72 USD in South Korea and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in South Korea.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.86 USD in South Korea and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in South Korea.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.71 USD in South Korea and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in South Korea.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.43 USD in South Korea and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.08 USD in South Korea and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United States.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 39.27 USD in South Korea and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in South Korea.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.64 USD in South Korea and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Korea.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.71 USD in South Korea and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Korea.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10 USD in South Korea and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Korea.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.38 USD in South Korea and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower 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 702.25 USD in South Korea and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in South Korea.

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 2556 USD in South Korea and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower 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 20183 USD in South Korea and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2491 USD in South Korea and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 58.5% lower in South Korea.