| Seattle | Seongnam | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 13.38 | USD 44.12 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 17.16 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 49.20 | USD 49.02 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 0.83 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 162.04 |