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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.77 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in South Korea.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 2.9 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in South Korea.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 5.8 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in South Korea.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 6.52 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.9% lower 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.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 39.85 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in South Korea.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 9.78 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in South Korea.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 2.75 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in South Korea.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 10.14 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in South Korea.

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 17.64 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.6% lower 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 712.47 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in South Korea.

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 2593 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.4% lower 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 20477 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 2527 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 57.9% lower in South Korea.