Austria vs South Korea
Austria is about 25% pricier than South Korea overall, with a price level of 80.0 versus 60.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, South Korea scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Austria South Korea
Price level (US=100) 80.0 60.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $61,051
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $61,930
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria South Korea
Housing & utilities 159 109
Food 126 204
Transport 153 114
Restaurants & hotels 138 142
Health 147 81
Communication 123 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria South Korea
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.5
Internet users 92% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than South Korea?
Austria is more expensive: about 25% pricier than South Korea overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Korea?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $75,500 in South Korea, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or South Korea?
South Korea scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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