Germany vs South Korea
Germany is about 22% pricier than South Korea overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 60.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, South Korea scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Germany South Korea
Price level (US=100) 77.4 60.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $61,051
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $61,930
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany South Korea
Housing & utilities 169 109
Food 122 204
Transport 152 114
Restaurants & hotels 149 142
Health 118 81
Communication 140 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany South Korea
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.5
Internet users 93% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than South Korea?
Germany is more expensive: about 22% pricier than South Korea overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Korea?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $78,000 in South Korea, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or South Korea?
South Korea scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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