Why Indonesian Netizens Are Shocked By How 'Cheap' Korean Prices Are
In 3 lines
- Some Indonesian netizens expressed shock on social media, claiming that items like Stanley cups and Dior cosmetics in Korea are unbelievably cheap.
- The controversy began because they compared 2 million Korean Won directly with 2 million Indonesian Rupiah, ignoring currency exchange rates.
- Korean netizens have reacted with confusion and amusement, pointing out the flawed logic of comparing nominal figures instead of actual purchasing power.
Social Media Buzz2M Won vs 2M Rupiah
Ignoring Exchange RatesKoreans Mystified
Ignoring Exchange RatesKoreans Mystified
How hot it is
| Community | Posted | Views | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogdrip | 15 시간 전 | — | 138 |
| Instiz | 4:59 | 42,809 | 99 |
| Humor Univ | — | — | — |
What netizens are saying
It makes no sense to compare prices by just matching the numbers while ignoring the currency value.
They fail to understand the basic differences in global product pricing and average wages.
We weren't even paying attention, so it's baffling why they are making a big deal out of it.
Why Koreans care
A viral social media comparison of living costs between Korea and Indonesia went viral for its mathematically absurd logic, amusing users from both sides.
Our take
Comparing international costs requires looking at real purchasing power and exchange rates rather than surface-level numbers.
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Sources
- Dogdrip — original post (Korean)
- Instiz — original post (Korean)
- Humor Univ — original post (Korean)
- Written by K-Buzz from the community posts below. Reactions are paraphrased; no original text or images are reproduced.
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