Israel vs South Korea
Israel is about 37% pricier than South Korea overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 60.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, South Korea scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Israel South Korea
Price level (US=100) 96.1 60.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $61,051
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $61,930
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel South Korea
Housing & utilities 269 109
Food 190 204
Transport 170 114
Restaurants & hotels 215 142
Health 204 81
Communication 107 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel South Korea
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 0.5
Internet users 88% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than South Korea?
Israel is more expensive: about 37% pricier than South Korea overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Korea?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $62,500 in South Korea, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or South Korea?
South Korea scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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