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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

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United States vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 5.85 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

5.84 USD
5.85 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 3.37 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

2.39 USD
3.37 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 40.07 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United States.

20.99 USD
40.07 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 13.93 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in South Korea.

18.00 USD
13.93 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 9.81 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in South Korea.

17.42 USD
9.81 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 3.14 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in South Korea.

16.00 USD
3.14 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 1.99 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 38% lower in South Korea.

3.21 USD
1.99 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.51 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in South Korea.

4.74 USD
3.51 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 2.23 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in South Korea.

3.93 USD
2.23 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 2.17 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in South Korea.

2.84 USD
2.17 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 2.87 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in South Korea.

4.27 USD
2.87 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 10.47 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in South Korea.

16.71 USD
10.47 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 2.01 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
2.01 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 2.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in South Korea.

3.90 USD
2.79 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 5.69 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United States.

5.33 USD
5.69 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 3.49 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in South Korea.

4.26 USD
3.49 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 3.3 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Korea.

8.22 USD
3.30 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
18.06 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 5.71 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in South Korea.

6.25 USD
5.71 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.96 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Korea.

2.50 USD
0.96 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.29 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 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.63 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Korea.

5.22 USD
3.63 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 1.37 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in South Korea.

2.80 USD
1.37 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 2.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in South Korea.

8.00 USD
2.79 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 4.88 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in South Korea.

10.00 USD
4.88 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 5.57 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in South Korea.

12.00 USD
5.57 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 47.03 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 53% lower in South Korea.

100.00 USD
47.03 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 6.27 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in South Korea.

25.00 USD
6.27 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.74 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in South Korea.

2.20 USD
0.74 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.22 times less for fuel in the United States than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.08 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.08 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

0.92 USD
1.21 USD

LPG 1L

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0.77 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.23 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 38.32 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in South Korea.

129.00 USD
38.32 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 0.91 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in South Korea.

2.75 USD
0.91 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 9.41 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in South Korea.

30.00 USD
9.41 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 0.77 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in South Korea.

1.86 USD
0.77 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 2.65 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in South Korea.

4.50 USD
2.65 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 9.75 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in South Korea.

18.00 USD
9.75 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 48.83 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in South Korea.

98.26 USD
48.83 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 16.96 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Korea.

38.00 USD
16.96 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.31 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 3800 USD in the United States and 685.15 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 82% lower in South Korea.

3 800 USD
685.15 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 535.84 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in South Korea.

2 380 USD
535.84 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 2494 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in South Korea.

7 094 USD
2 494 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 1536 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in South Korea.

4 107 USD
1 536 USD

Flats for sale

USDEURKRW

United States vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.27 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 14278 USD in the United States and 19692 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

14 278 USD
19 692 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 10274 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United States.

9 275 USD
10 274 USD

Salary

USDEURKRW

United States vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.47 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 2430 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 59.5% lower in South Korea.

5 997 USD
2 430 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
52.3 USD

Two stars

146 USD
55.5 USD

Three stars

195 USD
71.8 USD

Four stars

252 USD
120 USD

Five stars

601 USD
281 USD

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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