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

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

EURKRWUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 5.21 EUR (5.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United States.

5.14 EUR
5.21 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30% lower in the United States.

2.10 EUR
3.00 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 35.66 EUR (40.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in the United States.

18.46 EUR
35.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.4 EUR (14.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in South Korea.

15.83 EUR
12.40 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 8.73 EUR (9.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43% lower in South Korea.

15.32 EUR
8.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.79 EUR (3.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in South Korea.

14.07 EUR
2.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in South Korea.

2.82 EUR
1.77 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.12 EUR (3.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in South Korea.

4.17 EUR
3.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in South Korea.

3.46 EUR
1.99 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.97 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in South Korea.

2.50 EUR
1.93 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.55 EUR (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32% lower in South Korea.

3.75 EUR
2.55 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.69 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 9.31 EUR (10.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in South Korea.

14.69 EUR
9.31 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (2.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.79 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in South Korea.

3.43 EUR
2.48 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.07 EUR (5.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United States.

4.69 EUR
5.07 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in South Korea.

3.75 EUR
3.10 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.94 EUR (3.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in South Korea.

7.23 EUR
2.94 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 15.88 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

7.90 EUR
15.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 5.08 EUR (5.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in South Korea.

5.50 EUR
5.08 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Korea.

2.20 EUR
0.86 EUR

Restaurant

EURKRWUSD

United States vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.26 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.23 EUR (3.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in South Korea.

4.59 EUR
3.23 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in South Korea.

2.46 EUR
1.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Korea.

7.03 EUR
2.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.34 EUR (4.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in South Korea.

8.79 EUR
4.34 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.96 EUR (5.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53% lower in South Korea.

10.55 EUR
4.96 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.93 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 41.85 EUR (47.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in South Korea.

87.93 EUR
41.85 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.58 EUR (6.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in South Korea.

21.98 EUR
5.58 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in South Korea.

1.93 EUR
0.66 EUR

Fuel

EURKRWUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.06 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.68 EUR

Transportation

EURKRWUSD

United States vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.19 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.43 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 34.1 EUR (38.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in South Korea.

113.43 EUR
34.10 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in South Korea.

2.42 EUR
0.81 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.38 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 8.37 EUR (9.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in South Korea.

26.38 EUR
8.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Korea.

1.64 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in South Korea.

3.96 EUR
2.36 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURKRWUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.68 EUR (9.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in South Korea.

15.83 EUR
8.68 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 43.45 EUR (49.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in South Korea.

86.40 EUR
43.45 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.41 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 15.09 EUR (17.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in South Korea.

33.41 EUR
15.09 EUR

Flats for rent

EURKRWUSD

United States vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.27 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than 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 3342 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 609.68 EUR (693.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Korea.

3 342 EUR
609.68 EUR

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 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 476.82 EUR (542.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in South Korea.

2 093 EUR
476.82 EUR

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 6238 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2219 EUR (2523.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Korea.

6 238 EUR
2 219 EUR

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 3612 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1366 EUR (1554.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in South Korea.

3 612 EUR
1 366 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.29 times less for buying an apartment in the United States than 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 12555 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 17523 EUR (19927.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in the United States.

12 555 EUR
17 523 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8156 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 9142 EUR (10396.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

8 156 EUR
9 142 EUR

Salary

EURKRWUSD

United States vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.44 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5273 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2162 EUR (2459.05 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 59% lower in South Korea.

5 273 EUR
2 162 EUR

Hotels

EURKRWUSD

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

One star

91.2 EUR
46 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
48.8 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
63.2 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
105 EUR

Five stars

528 EUR
247 EUR

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

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