5 Most Expensive Countries in Asia

3. Republic of Korea

Real GDP / GDP by PPP ratio: 0.74

5 year GDP growth rate: 16.2%

South Korea is one of the most incredible success stories of the last half century, rising from an undeveloped economy to one of the most developed in the world, making a name in tech companies which produce high quality products especially in consumer electronics. Rent is one of the reasons why Korea is quite expensive with its capital Seoul regularly ranking among the most expensive cities in the world.