Seoul vs Madrid: Cost of Living, Rent & Purchasing Power Comparison

Comparing Seoul (South Korea) and Madrid (Spain) reveals a cost-of-living index of 74.4 in Seoul versus 59.5 in Madrid (NYC baseline = 100.0). Overall, Madrid is 20.0% more affordable than Seoul.

Metrological Indicator Seoul (South Korea) Madrid (Spain)
Cost of Living Index (NYC = 100) 74.4 59.5
Rent Index 33.2 35.8
Groceries Index 89.7 50
Restaurant Price Index 45 53.9
Local Purchasing Power Index 82.4 84.1
1-Bed Apartment in City Center ₩1,144,000 €1,092
Inexpensive Restaurant Meal ₩10,400 €13.52
Monthly Public Transit Pass ₩57,200 €56.16
Basic Monthly Utilities (85m²) ₩187,200 €150.80
Safety & Healthcare Score Safety 71.5/100 · Health 88.2/100 Safety 70.1/100 · Health 81.2/100

Is Seoul more expensive than Madrid?

Seoul has a higher overall cost-of-living index (74.4) compared to Madrid (59.5), representing an index differential of 14.9 points (20.0% difference).

How do apartment rents compare between Seoul and Madrid?

In Seoul, a 1-bedroom city-center apartment averages ₩1,144,000/month (Rent Index: 33.2), whereas in Madrid it averages €1,092/month (Rent Index: 35.8).

→ Seoul Full Cost Report → Madrid Full Cost Report → Global City Index Directory

Cost of Living & Real Estate Market in Seoul

Seoul(South Korea)的生活成本指数相对于纽约(基准值100)为 74.4 点。这一评分表明当地属于高昂豪华的开支水平,非常适合在此居住和工作的数字游民及外籍人士。综合考虑当地税收与零售价格,{city}具备独特的经济结构。

Seoul的住宅与租房成本可通过其租金指数 33.2 来衡量。在市区黄金地段租赁一套一居室公寓的均价约为每月 ₩1,144,000。长期居住来看,租金开销在外籍人士预算中占有适中的比重,挑选合适住房至关重要。

日常餐饮与出行开支是衡量生活费用的基本要素。在Seoul,在平价餐厅享用普通一餐平均花费 ₩10,400,日常饮用咖啡的价格约为 ₩5,200。公共通勤月票约为 ₩57,200,普通住宅的每月基础公用事业费(水、电、暖气)平均为 ₩187,200。

生活品质与安全方面,Seoul的安全指数为 71.5/100,治安表现优异。气候适宜度评分为 79.4/100,医疗保健质量为 88.2/100,互联网下行传输速率平均能达到 98.6 Mbps,数字化生活极为便利。

METROLOGY ID: SEOUL-ZH-2026 | DYNAMIC DATA FEED

Cost of Living & Real Estate Market in Madrid

Madrid(Spain)的生活成本指数相对于纽约(基准值100)为 59.5 点。这一评分表明当地属于中等偏上的开支水平,非常适合在此居住和工作的数字游民及外籍人士。综合考虑当地税收与零售价格,{city}具备独特的经济结构。

Madrid的住宅与租房成本可通过其租金指数 35.8 来衡量。在市区黄金地段租赁一套一居室公寓的均价约为每月 €1,092。长期居住来看,租金开销在外籍人士预算中占有适中的比重,挑选合适住房至关重要。

日常餐饮与出行开支是衡量生活费用的基本要素。在Madrid,在平价餐厅享用普通一餐平均花费 €13.52,日常饮用咖啡的价格约为 €2.29。公共通勤月票约为 €56.16,普通住宅的每月基础公用事业费(水、电、暖气)平均为 €150.80。

生活品质与安全方面,Madrid的安全指数为 70.1/100,治安表现优异。气候适宜度评分为 89.2/100,医疗保健质量为 81.2/100,互联网下行传输速率平均能达到 94.2 Mbps,数字化生活极为便利。

METROLOGY ID: MADRID-ZH-2026 | DYNAMIC DATA FEED