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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

PLNEURUSDKRW

United States vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.08 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.74 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 27.98 PLN (7.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

26.74 PLN
27.98 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.1 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 12.54 PLN (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in the United States.

9.10 PLN
12.54 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.97 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 121.19 PLN (33.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in the United States.

71.97 PLN
121.19 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.97 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 75.6 PLN (20.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in the United States.

64.97 PLN
75.60 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.04 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 38.48 PLN (10.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Korea.

58.04 PLN
38.48 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.58 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 11.73 PLN (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in South Korea.

68.58 PLN
11.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.05 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 8.52 PLN (2.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in South Korea.

12.05 PLN
8.52 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.95 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 11.16 PLN (3.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57% lower in South Korea.

25.95 PLN
11.16 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.75 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 11.68 PLN (3.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in South Korea.

13.75 PLN
11.68 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.20 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 9.1 PLN (2.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in South Korea.

10.61 PLN
9.10 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.08 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 12.03 PLN (3.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in South Korea.

18.08 PLN
12.03 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.94 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 50.78 PLN (14.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18% lower in South Korea.

61.94 PLN
50.78 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.74 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.78 PLN (2.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in the United States.

5.74 PLN
7.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.47 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 10.31 PLN (2.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in South Korea.

14.47 PLN
10.31 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.65 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 19.71 PLN (5.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in South Korea.

20.65 PLN
19.71 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.5 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 13.92 PLN (3.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

13.50 PLN
13.92 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.85 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.09 PLN (3.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in South Korea.

29.85 PLN
11.09 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.41 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 65.18 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

32.41 PLN
65.18 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.99 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 23.21 PLN (6.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

22.99 PLN
23.21 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.99 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.6 PLN (1.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in South Korea.

8.99 PLN
4.60 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.37 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 21.15 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 13.71 PLN (3.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in South Korea.

21.15 PLN
13.71 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.91 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6 PLN (1.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Korea.

11.91 PLN
6.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.87 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 13.03 PLN (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Korea.

28.87 PLN
13.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.31 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 20.85 PLN (5.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Korea.

43.31 PLN
20.85 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.31 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 23.2 PLN (6.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in South Korea.

43.31 PLN
23.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 505.3 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 208.55 PLN (57.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in South Korea.

505.30 PLN
208.55 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.84 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 31.28 PLN (8.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in South Korea.

93.84 PLN
31.28 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.2 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.87 PLN (0.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Korea.

9.20 PLN
2.87 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.27 times less for fuel in the United States than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.19 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
4.19 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.35 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.56 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United States.

3.35 PLN
4.56 PLN

LPG 1L

-
2.95 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.09 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 476.43 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 164.23 PLN (45.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in South Korea.

476.43 PLN
164.23 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.47 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.91 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in South Korea.

10.47 PLN
3.91 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.59 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 31.28 PLN (8.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in South Korea.

151.59 PLN
31.28 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.83 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.87 PLN (0.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in South Korea.

7.83 PLN
2.87 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.01 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 12.51 PLN (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Korea.

18.01 PLN
12.51 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 72.19 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 39.1 PLN (10.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in South Korea.

72.19 PLN
39.10 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 569.44 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 206.35 PLN (57.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in South Korea.

569.44 PLN
206.35 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 234.6 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 76.64 PLN (21.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Korea.

234.60 PLN
76.64 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.7 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 14645 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3551 PLN (983.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in South Korea.

14 645 PLN
3 551 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 9179 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2083 PLN (576.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in South Korea.

9 179 PLN
2 083 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 29673 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 9257 PLN (2564.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Korea.

29 673 PLN
9 257 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 18865 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4669 PLN (1293.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in South Korea.

18 865 PLN
4 669 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.15 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 62640 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 79895 PLN (22136.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.

62 640 PLN
79 895 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 43947 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 42395 PLN (11746.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in South Korea.

43 947 PLN
42 395 PLN

Salary

PLNEURUSDKRW

United States vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.6 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18571 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 11632 PLN (3222.81 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 37.4% lower in South Korea.

18 571 PLN
11 632 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURUSDKRW

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

One star

374 PLN
189 PLN

Two stars

528 PLN
200 PLN

Three stars

704 PLN
259 PLN

Four stars

911 PLN
432 PLN

Five stars

2 169 PLN
1 013 PLN

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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