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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 1.09 times less for grocery shopping in South Korea than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.97 PLN (6.01 USD) in South Korea and 22.33 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United States.

22.97 PLN
22.33 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 13.22 PLN (3.46 USD) in South Korea and 9.14 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in the United States.

13.22 PLN
9.14 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 157.2 PLN (41.11 USD) in South Korea and 80.27 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in the United States.

157.20 PLN
80.27 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.67 PLN (14.29 USD) in South Korea and 68.84 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in South Korea.

54.67 PLN
68.84 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 38.49 PLN (10.06 USD) in South Korea and 66.62 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in South Korea.

38.49 PLN
66.62 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.3 PLN (3.22 USD) in South Korea and 61.19 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in South Korea.

12.30 PLN
61.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.79 PLN (2.04 USD) in South Korea and 12.28 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in South Korea.

7.79 PLN
12.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.76 PLN (3.6 USD) for 12 eggs in South Korea and 18.13 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in South Korea.

13.76 PLN
18.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 PLN (2.29 USD) in South Korea and 15.03 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in South Korea.

8.77 PLN
15.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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95.57 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.52 PLN (2.23 USD) in South Korea and 10.86 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in South Korea.

8.52 PLN
10.86 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 11.25 PLN (2.94 USD) in South Korea and 16.33 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in South Korea.

11.25 PLN
16.33 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 41.06 PLN (10.74 USD) in South Korea and 63.9 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in South Korea.

41.06 PLN
63.90 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.9 PLN (2.07 USD) in South Korea and 4.78 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in the United States.

7.90 PLN
4.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.93 PLN (2.86 USD) in South Korea and 14.91 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in South Korea.

10.93 PLN
14.91 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.33 PLN (5.84 USD) in South Korea and 20.38 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

22.33 PLN
20.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.68 PLN (3.58 USD) in South Korea and 16.29 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in South Korea.

13.68 PLN
16.29 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.95 PLN (3.39 USD) in South Korea and 31.44 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in South Korea.

12.95 PLN
31.44 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 69.07 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea and 34.34 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

69.07 PLN
34.34 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.41 PLN (5.86 USD) in South Korea and 23.9 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in South Korea.

22.41 PLN
23.90 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.77 PLN (0.99 USD) in South Korea and 9.56 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in South Korea.

3.77 PLN
9.56 PLN

Restaurant

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South Korea vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.23 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 14.23 PLN (3.72 USD) in South Korea and 19.96 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in South Korea.

14.23 PLN
19.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.39 PLN (1.41 USD) in South Korea and 10.71 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in South Korea.

5.39 PLN
10.71 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.93 PLN (2.86 USD) in South Korea and 30.59 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in South Korea.

10.93 PLN
30.59 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 19.13 PLN (5 USD) in South Korea and 38.24 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Korea.

19.13 PLN
38.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.87 PLN (5.72 USD) in South Korea and 45.89 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in South Korea.

21.87 PLN
45.89 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 184.5 PLN (48.24 USD) in South Korea and 382.42 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Korea.

184.50 PLN
382.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 24.6 PLN (6.43 USD) in South Korea and 95.61 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in South Korea.

24.60 PLN
95.61 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.9 PLN (0.76 USD) in South Korea and 8.41 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in South Korea.

2.90 PLN
8.41 PLN

Fuel

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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 4.13 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Korea and 3.62 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

4.13 PLN
3.62 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.62 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Korea and 3.51 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

4.62 PLN
3.51 PLN

LPG 1L

2.96 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 150.33 PLN (39.31 USD) in South Korea and 493.33 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in South Korea.

150.33 PLN
493.33 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.55 PLN (0.93 USD) in South Korea and 10.52 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in South Korea.

3.55 PLN
10.52 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.9 PLN (9.65 USD) in South Korea and 114.73 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Korea.

36.90 PLN
114.73 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.01 PLN (0.79 USD) in South Korea and 7.11 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in South Korea.

3.01 PLN
7.11 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 10.39 PLN (2.72 USD) in South Korea and 17.21 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in South Korea.

10.39 PLN
17.21 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 38.27 PLN (10.01 USD) in South Korea and 68.84 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Korea.

38.27 PLN
68.84 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 191.59 PLN (50.1 USD) in South Korea and 375.77 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in South Korea.

191.59 PLN
375.77 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 66.54 PLN (17.4 USD) in South Korea and 145.32 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in South Korea.

66.54 PLN
145.32 PLN

Flats for rent

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.23 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 2688 PLN (702.91 USD) in South Korea and 14534 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in South Korea.

2 688 PLN
14 534 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 2102 PLN (549.73 USD) in South Korea and 9102 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in South Korea.

2 102 PLN
9 102 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 9785 PLN (2558.59 USD) in South Korea and 27130 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in South Korea.

9 785 PLN
27 130 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 6025 PLN (1575.41 USD) in South Korea and 15708 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Korea.

6 025 PLN
15 708 PLN

Flats for sale

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South Korea vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.31 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 77259 PLN (20202.34 USD) in South Korea and 54602 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

77 259 PLN
54 602 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 40308 PLN (10540.13 USD) in South Korea and 35471 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United States.

40 308 PLN
35 471 PLN

Salary

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South Korea vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Korea is 2.41 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9534 PLN (2492.92 USD) in South Korea and 22934 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 58.4% lower in South Korea.

9 534 PLN
22 934 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

200 PLN
397 PLN

Two stars

212 PLN
559 PLN

Three stars

275 PLN
746 PLN

Four stars

458 PLN
965 PLN

Five stars

1 073 PLN
2 298 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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