Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in South Korea is 1.84 times more expensive as compared to Russia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Korea and Russia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between South Korea and Russia.
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Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 800,000 KRW (600 USD) | 70,000 RUB (700 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,500,000 KRW (1,125 USD) | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,500,000 KRW (1,875 USD) | 200,000 RUB (2,000 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) | 40,000 RUB (400 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,000,000 KRW (750 USD) | 70,000 RUB (700 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,500,000 KRW (1,125 USD) | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3 % | 1.2 % |
Realtor Commission | 1 % | 1.7 % |
Property Taxes | 0.15 to 0.5 % | 0.1 to 2.0 % |
The average housing cost in South Korea is 1.06 times less expensive than Russia.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 2,000,000 KRW (1,500 USD) | 50,000 RUB (500 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 184.35% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in South Korea costs 3.00 times more compared to Russia.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 800 RUB (8 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 141.07% more in South Korea compared to Russia.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 2,000 KRW (1.50 USD) | 80 RUB (0.80 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1,000 KRW (0.75 USD) | 30 RUB (0.30 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 2,500 KRW (1.88 USD) | 50 RUB (0.50 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) | 100 RUB (1 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 8,000 KRW (6 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 300 RUB (3 USD) |
In South Korea, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.05 times more expensive than the cost in Russia.
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 89.05% more for Groceries.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) | 120 RUB (1.20 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 3,500 KRW (2.63 USD) | 100 RUB (1 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 2,500 KRW (1.88 USD) | 60 RUB (0.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) | 200 RUB (2 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) | 70 RUB (0.70 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 6,000 KRW (4.50 USD) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 2.40 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 12,000 KRW (9 USD) | 700 RUB (7 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 8,000 KRW (6 USD) | 400 RUB (4 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) | 200 RUB (2 USD) |
Soft Drink | 2,500 KRW (1.88 USD) | 100 RUB (1 USD) |
Pizza for One | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 12,000 KRW (9 USD) | 700 RUB (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) | 300 RUB (3 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 73.72% more in South Korea compared to Russia.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) | 100 RUB (1 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 15,000 KRW (11.25 USD) | 600 RUB (6 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 1,200 RUB (12 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 1.94 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 1,200 KRW (0.90 USD) | 60 RUB (0.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) | 200 RUB (2 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1,000 KRW (0.75 USD) | 20 RUB (0.20 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) | 200 RUB (2 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 1,500 KRW (1.13 USD) | 100 RUB (1 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 1.65 times more for transportation.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 30,000,000 KRW (22,500 USD) | 1,000,000 RUB (10,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 4 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 1,500 KRW (1.13 USD) | 70 RUB (0.70 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 6,000 KRW (4.50 USD) | 3,200 RUB (32 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 5,000 KRW 3.75 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.26 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Korea compared to that of Russia.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Doctor Visit | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) |
Eye Exam | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Vaccinations | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 200 RUB (2 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 2.24 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Haircuts | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2,000 KRW (1.50 USD) | 80 RUB (0.80 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 3.27 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 6,000 RUB (60 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) |
Men's Suit | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 120,000 KRW (90 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 600 RUB (6 USD) |
Socks For Men | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) | 200 RUB (2 USD) |
Socks For Women | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) | 200 RUB (2 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Sportswear | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 1.96 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Children's Jeans | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 300,000 KRW (225 USD) | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 250,000 KRW (187.50 USD) | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 1.36 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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PreSchool Fees | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) | 25,000 RUB (250 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) | 40,000 RUB (400 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 700,000 KRW (525 USD) | 60,000 RUB (600 USD) |
Private School Fees | 1,000,000 KRW (750 USD) | 80,000 RUB (800 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 2,000,000 KRW (1,500 USD) | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 4,000,000 KRW (3,000 USD) | 200,000 RUB (2,000 USD) |
After School Activities | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
Special Education Services | 300,000 KRW (225 USD) | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) |
Tutoring | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) |
School Supplies | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 1.20 times more for school and education.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 12,000 KRW (9 USD) | 300 RUB (3 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 800 RUB (8 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) | 1,200 RUB (12 USD) |
Gym Membership | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 600 RUB (6 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Bowling | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 600 RUB (6 USD) |
Mini Golf | 15,000 KRW (11.25 USD) | 400 RUB (4 USD) |
Video Games | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Streaming Services | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 1.16 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Language Classes | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) | 12,000 RUB (120 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) | 8,000 RUB (80 USD) |
Art Classes | 25,000 KRW (18.75 USD) | 600 RUB (6 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Music Lessons | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) | 500 RUB (5 USD) |
Educational Software | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, instead of Russia, you would have to pay 1.28 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 3,000,000 KRW (2,250 USD) | 60,000 RUB (600 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 2,400,000 KRW (1,800 USD) | 45,000 RUB (450 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 83,333.33 KRW per hour (62.50 USD) | 666.67 RUB per hour (6.67 USD) |
Average Bonus | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) | 30,000 RUB (300 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 22 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 22 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 50 |
Median Household Income | 2,500,000 KRW (1,875 USD) | 45,000 RUB (450 USD) |
If you lived in South Korea, you would earn 3.52 times more salary as compared to Russia.
Indicators | South Korea | Russia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.58 times more in South Korea, as compared to Russia.
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