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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

EURUSDKRW

United States vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.07 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 6.69 EUR (7.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in the United States.

6.34 EUR
6.69 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

2.16 EUR
3.00 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.07 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 28.98 EUR (33.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in the United States.

17.07 EUR
28.98 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.41 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 18.08 EUR (21.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

15.41 EUR
18.08 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.77 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 9.2 EUR (10.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in South Korea.

13.77 EUR
9.20 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.26 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in South Korea.

16.26 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in South Korea.

2.86 EUR
2.04 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Korea.

6.15 EUR
2.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in South Korea.

3.26 EUR
2.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.39 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.18 EUR (2.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in South Korea.

2.52 EUR
2.18 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in South Korea.

4.29 EUR
2.88 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.69 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12.14 EUR (14.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in South Korea.

14.69 EUR
12.14 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in South Korea.

3.43 EUR
2.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 4.71 EUR (5.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in South Korea.

4.90 EUR
4.71 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.33 EUR (3.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

3.20 EUR
3.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.08 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.65 EUR (3.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in South Korea.

7.08 EUR
2.65 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.69 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 15.46 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

7.69 EUR
15.46 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in the United States.

5.45 EUR
5.55 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in South Korea.

2.13 EUR
1.10 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDKRW

United States vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.35 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 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.28 EUR (3.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in South Korea.

5.02 EUR
3.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in South Korea.

2.82 EUR
1.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.12 EUR (3.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in South Korea.

6.85 EUR
3.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.99 EUR (5.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Korea.

10.27 EUR
4.99 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46% lower in South Korea.

10.27 EUR
5.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.85 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 49.86 EUR (58.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Korea.

119.85 EUR
49.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.26 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 7.48 EUR (8.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in South Korea.

22.26 EUR
7.48 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in South Korea.

2.18 EUR
0.69 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKRW

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.70 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDKRW

United States vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.07 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 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 39.27 EUR (45.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in South Korea.

113.00 EUR
39.27 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in South Korea.

2.48 EUR
0.93 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.95 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 7.48 EUR (8.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in South Korea.

35.95 EUR
7.48 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in South Korea.

1.86 EUR
0.69 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.99 EUR (3.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30% lower in South Korea.

4.27 EUR
2.99 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDKRW

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 17.12 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 9.35 EUR (10.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in South Korea.

17.12 EUR
9.35 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.06 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 49.34 EUR (57.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in South Korea.

135.06 EUR
49.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.64 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 18.32 EUR (21.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in South Korea.

55.64 EUR
18.32 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDKRW

United States vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.67 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 3474 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 848.98 EUR (991.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in South Korea.

3 474 EUR
848.98 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 2177 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 497.92 EUR (581.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in South Korea.

2 177 EUR
497.92 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 7038 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2213 EUR (2585.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in South Korea.

7 038 EUR
2 213 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 4474 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1116 EUR (1304.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Korea.

4 474 EUR
1 116 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.16 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 14857 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 19103 EUR (22315.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United States.

14 857 EUR
19 103 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 10423 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 10136 EUR (11841.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in South Korea.

10 423 EUR
10 136 EUR

Salary

EURUSDKRW

United States vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.58 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4405 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2781 EUR (3248.87 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 36.9% lower in South Korea.

4 405 EUR
2 781 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRW

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

One star

88.8 EUR
44.8 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
47.5 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
61.5 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
102 EUR

Five stars

514 EUR
240 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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