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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 1.05 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 31.76 PLN (8.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in the United States.

29.24 PLN
31.76 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 14.23 PLN (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

9.94 PLN
14.23 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 137.53 PLN (34.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the United States.

78.68 PLN
137.53 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 85.79 PLN (21.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.

71.02 PLN
85.79 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 43.67 PLN (11.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in South Korea.

63.45 PLN
43.67 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 13.31 PLN (3.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in South Korea.

74.97 PLN
13.31 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 9.67 PLN (2.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in South Korea.

13.18 PLN
9.67 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 12.67 PLN (3.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in South Korea.

28.37 PLN
12.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.26 PLN (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in South Korea.

15.03 PLN
13.26 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

98.60 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 10.33 PLN (2.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in South Korea.

11.60 PLN
10.33 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 13.65 PLN (3.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31% lower in South Korea.

19.77 PLN
13.65 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 57.63 PLN (14.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in South Korea.

67.71 PLN
57.63 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 8.83 PLN (2.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29% lower in the United States.

6.27 PLN
8.83 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 11.7 PLN (2.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26% lower in South Korea.

15.82 PLN
11.70 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 22.37 PLN (5.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in South Korea.

22.57 PLN
22.37 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 15.79 PLN (4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in the United States.

14.76 PLN
15.79 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 12.58 PLN (3.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in South Korea.

32.63 PLN
12.58 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 71.26 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

35.43 PLN
71.26 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 26.34 PLN (6.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in the United States.

25.13 PLN
26.34 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 5.22 PLN (1.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Korea.

9.82 PLN
5.22 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.28 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 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 15.55 PLN (3.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Korea.

23.12 PLN
15.55 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.81 PLN (1.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in South Korea.

13.02 PLN
6.81 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 14.79 PLN (3.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in South Korea.

31.57 PLN
14.79 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 23.67 PLN (6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Korea.

47.35 PLN
23.67 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 26.33 PLN (6.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Korea.

47.35 PLN
26.33 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 236.66 PLN (59.98 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in South Korea.

552.40 PLN
236.66 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 35.5 PLN (9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in South Korea.

102.59 PLN
35.50 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.25 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in South Korea.

10.06 PLN
3.25 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 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.58 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United States.

3.89 PLN
4.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.99 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
4.99 PLN

LPG 1L

-
3.22 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.98 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 186.37 PLN (47.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in South Korea.

520.83 PLN
186.37 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 4.44 PLN (1.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in South Korea.

11.44 PLN
4.44 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 35.5 PLN (9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in South Korea.

165.72 PLN
35.50 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3.25 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62% lower in South Korea.

8.56 PLN
3.25 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 14.2 PLN (3.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in South Korea.

19.69 PLN
14.20 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 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 44.37 PLN (11.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in South Korea.

78.91 PLN
44.37 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 234.16 PLN (59.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Korea.

622.51 PLN
234.16 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 86.97 PLN (22.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Korea.

256.47 PLN
86.97 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.56 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4029 PLN (1021.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in South Korea.

16 010 PLN
4 029 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2363 PLN (598.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in South Korea.

10 035 PLN
2 363 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 10505 PLN (2662.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in South Korea.

32 439 PLN
10 505 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 5299 PLN (1342.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in South Korea.

20 623 PLN
5 299 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.19 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 90666 PLN (22978.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.

68 479 PLN
90 666 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 48110 PLN (12193.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in the United States.

48 043 PLN
48 110 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.54 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 13200 PLN (3345.45 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 35% lower in South Korea.

20 302 PLN
13 200 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

409 PLN
206 PLN

Two stars

577 PLN
219 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
283 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
472 PLN

Five stars

2 371 PLN
1 107 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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