Inspired simultaneously and erratically by the blog thoughts of both Stanley Lee and Ned Rorem.

Apr 25, 2008

Prices in Seoul, South Korea. (Just cuz they're so weird)

One Bottle of Soju in NYC: $14
One Bottle of Soju in Seoul: $1

One Cup of Coffee in NYC: $1
One Cup of Coffee in Seoul: $5

One Meal of Korean BBQ for 4 in NYC: $120
One Meal of Korean BBQ for 4 in Seoul: $28

One Night of Clubbing in NYC: $50-300
One Night of Clubbing in Seoul: $50-300

One 10 Minute Cab Ride in NYC: $15
One 10 Minute Cab Ride in Seoul: $3

One Pack of Cigarettes in NYC: $8
One Pack of Cigarettes in Seoul: $2

One Pair of Glasses in NYC: $300
One Pair of Glasses in Seoul: $100

One Pair of Hugo Boss Jeans in NYC: $180
One Pair of Hugo Boss Jeans in Seoul: $400

One Large Shot of Whiskey in NYC: $7
One Tiny Shot of Whiskey in Seoul: $8

Observe specifically that for the price of one small cup of coffee in Seoul, you can get five bottles of Soju.

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