Delhi vs Seoul Cost of Living
Delhi (India) · Overall index 22.3 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 139% more expensive than Delhi.
- Rent in Seoul is 207% more expensive than in Delhi.
- Transport in Seoul is 168% more expensive than in Delhi.
| Item | Delhi | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +207% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $392 | $1,128 | +188% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $275 | $885 | +222% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $830 | $2,631 | +217% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $522 | $1,576 | +202% |
| Groceries | +126% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.39 | $0.97 | +149% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.4 | $3.03 | +116% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.72 | $3.33 | +94% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.54 | $3.32 | +116% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.3 | $9.47 | +120% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.57 | $8.39 | +135% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.85 | $14.8 | +153% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.61 | $4.15 | +158% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.6 | $1.53 | +155% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.42 | $3.36 | +137% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.78 | $3.73 | +110% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.98 | $2.22 | +127% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.97 | $1.86 | +92% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.74 | $1.71 | +131% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.82 | $1.67 | +104% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.01 | $11.7 | +134% |
| Transport | +168% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.69 | $1.68 | +143% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $26.1 | $68.9 | +164% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.01 | $2.76 | +173% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.47 | $1.34 | +185% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.22 | $0.53 | +141% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $6,041 | $18,844 | +212% |
| Dining out | +157% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.39 | $14.8 | +132% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $28 | $84.8 | +203% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.77 | $7.96 | +187% |
| Cappuccino | $1.46 | $3.11 | +113% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.61 | $1.89 | +210% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.84 | $4.53 | +146% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.23 | $5.53 | +148% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | $1.43 | +147% |
| Telecom | +90% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.3 | $45.1 | +86% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $25.4 | $47.3 | +86% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.59 | $11.3 | +102% |
| Utilities & household | +117% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $51.7 | $130 | +151% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.16 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.51 | $3.13 | +107% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.43 | $1.03 | +140% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.92 | $15.9 | +101% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.3 | $60.9 | +151% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.1 | $9.46 | +85% |
| Men's haircut | $10.7 | $22.9 | +114% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.84 | $16.6 | +88% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $583 | $1,561 | +168% |
3,078 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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