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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.04 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 28.4 PLN (7.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

27.04 PLN
28.40 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 12.72 PLN (3.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in the United States.

9.20 PLN
12.72 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.76 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 123 PLN (33.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in the United States.

72.76 PLN
123.00 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.68 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 76.73 PLN (21.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

65.68 PLN
76.73 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.68 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 39.06 PLN (10.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in South Korea.

58.68 PLN
39.06 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.33 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 11.91 PLN (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in South Korea.

69.33 PLN
11.91 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 8.65 PLN (2.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Korea.

12.19 PLN
8.65 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.24 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 11.33 PLN (3.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in South Korea.

26.24 PLN
11.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 11.86 PLN (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in South Korea.

13.90 PLN
11.86 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

91.19 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 9.24 PLN (2.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in South Korea.

10.73 PLN
9.24 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.28 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 12.21 PLN (3.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in South Korea.

18.28 PLN
12.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.62 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 51.54 PLN (14.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in South Korea.

62.62 PLN
51.54 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.9 PLN (2.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United States.

5.80 PLN
7.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.63 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 10.46 PLN (2.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in South Korea.

14.63 PLN
10.46 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.87 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 20.01 PLN (5.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in South Korea.

20.87 PLN
20.01 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.65 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 14.13 PLN (3.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

13.65 PLN
14.13 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.18 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.25 PLN (3.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in South Korea.

30.18 PLN
11.25 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.77 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 65.9 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

32.77 PLN
65.90 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.24 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 23.56 PLN (6.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

23.24 PLN
23.56 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.67 PLN (1.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in South Korea.

9.09 PLN
4.67 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.36 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 21.38 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 13.91 PLN (3.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in South Korea.

21.38 PLN
13.91 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.04 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.09 PLN (1.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in South Korea.

12.04 PLN
6.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.19 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 13.23 PLN (3.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in South Korea.

29.19 PLN
13.23 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 21.17 PLN (5.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in South Korea.

43.79 PLN
21.17 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 23.55 PLN (6.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in South Korea.

43.79 PLN
23.55 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 510.87 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 211.67 PLN (58.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in South Korea.

510.87 PLN
211.67 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.88 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 31.75 PLN (8.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in South Korea.

94.88 PLN
31.75 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.91 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Korea.

9.31 PLN
2.91 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 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.24 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United States.

3.59 PLN
4.24 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.61 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
4.61 PLN

LPG 1L

-
2.98 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.08 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 481.67 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 166.69 PLN (45.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in South Korea.

481.67 PLN
166.69 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.58 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in South Korea.

10.58 PLN
3.97 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.26 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 31.75 PLN (8.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in South Korea.

153.26 PLN
31.75 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.91 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in South Korea.

7.92 PLN
2.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.21 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 12.7 PLN (3.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in South Korea.

18.21 PLN
12.70 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 72.98 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 39.69 PLN (10.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in South Korea.

72.98 PLN
39.69 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 575.71 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 209.43 PLN (57.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in South Korea.

575.71 PLN
209.43 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.19 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 77.79 PLN (21.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in South Korea.

237.19 PLN
77.79 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.69 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 14807 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3604 PLN (987.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in South Korea.

14 807 PLN
3 604 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 9280 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2114 PLN (579.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in South Korea.

9 280 PLN
2 114 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 30000 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 9396 PLN (2574.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Korea.

30 000 PLN
9 396 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 19072 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4739 PLN (1298.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in South Korea.

19 072 PLN
4 739 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 63330 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 81091 PLN (22222.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the United States.

63 330 PLN
81 091 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 44431 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 43029 PLN (11791.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in South Korea.

44 431 PLN
43 029 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.59 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18775 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 11806 PLN (3235.4 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 37.1% lower in South Korea.

18 775 PLN
11 806 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
191 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
202 PLN

Three stars

712 PLN
262 PLN

Four stars

921 PLN
437 PLN

Five stars

2 193 PLN
1 024 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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