Ireland vs South Korea
Ireland is about 30% pricier than South Korea overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 60.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, South Korea scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Ireland South Korea
Price level (US=100) 85.9 60.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $61,051
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $61,930
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland South Korea
Housing & utilities 279 109
Food 140 204
Transport 156 114
Restaurants & hotels 172 142
Health 189 81
Communication 183 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland South Korea
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.5
Internet users 97% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than South Korea?
Ireland is more expensive: about 30% pricier than South Korea overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Korea?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $70,000 in South Korea, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or South Korea?
South Korea scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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