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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

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South Korea vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times less for grocery shopping in South Korea than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.85 USD in South Korea and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

5.85 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.37 USD in South Korea and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

3.37 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 40.04 USD in South Korea and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United States.

40.04 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.93 USD in South Korea and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in South Korea.

13.93 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.8 USD in South Korea and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in South Korea.

9.80 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.13 USD in South Korea and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in South Korea.

3.13 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.98 USD in South Korea and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in South Korea.

1.98 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.5 USD for 12 eggs in South Korea and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in South Korea.

3.50 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.23 USD in South Korea and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in South Korea.

2.23 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.17 USD in South Korea and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in South Korea.

2.17 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.87 USD in South Korea and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in South Korea.

2.87 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.46 USD in South Korea and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in South Korea.

10.46 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.01 USD in South Korea and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in the United States.

2.01 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.78 USD in South Korea and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in South Korea.

2.78 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.69 USD in South Korea and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United States.

5.69 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.48 USD in South Korea and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in South Korea.

3.48 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.3 USD in South Korea and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Korea.

3.30 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

18.06 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.71 USD in South Korea and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in South Korea.

5.71 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 USD in South Korea and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Korea.

0.96 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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South Korea vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.29 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 3.62 USD in South Korea and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in South Korea.

3.62 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.37 USD in South Korea and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in South Korea.

1.37 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.79 USD in South Korea and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in South Korea.

2.79 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.87 USD in South Korea and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in South Korea.

4.87 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.57 USD in South Korea and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in South Korea.

5.57 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 47 USD in South Korea and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in South Korea.

47.00 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.27 USD in South Korea and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in South Korea.

6.27 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.74 USD in South Korea and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in South Korea.

0.74 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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South Korea vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.22 times more for fuel in South Korea than in the United States.

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.

1.08 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

1.21 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.77 USD
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Transportation

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.23 times less for transportation in South Korea than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 38.29 USD in South Korea and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in South Korea.

38.29 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.91 USD in South Korea and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in South Korea.

0.91 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.4 USD in South Korea and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Korea.

9.40 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.77 USD in South Korea and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in South Korea.

0.77 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.65 USD in South Korea and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in South Korea.

2.65 USD
4.50 USD

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 9.75 USD in South Korea and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in South Korea.

9.75 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.8 USD in South Korea and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in South Korea.

48.80 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.95 USD in South Korea and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Korea.

16.95 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.31 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 684.74 USD in South Korea and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in South Korea.

684.74 USD
3 800 USD

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 535.52 USD in South Korea and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in South Korea.

535.52 USD
2 380 USD

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 2492 USD in South Korea and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in South Korea.

2 492 USD
7 094 USD

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 1535 USD in South Korea and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in South Korea.

1 535 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.27 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 19680 USD in South Korea and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in the United States.

19 680 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 10268 USD in South Korea and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United States.

10 268 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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South Korea vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Korea is 2.47 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2428 USD in South Korea and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 59.5% lower in South Korea.

2 428 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

52.3 USD
104 USD

Two stars

55.5 USD
146 USD

Three stars

71.8 USD
195 USD

Four stars

120 USD
252 USD

Five stars

281 USD
601 USD

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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