- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Daejeon
- London
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Daejeon (South Korea) and London (United Kingdom)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 36% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩7,125 (£4.04) | £13.17 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,525 (£3.13) | £5.60 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩6,000 (£3.40) | £4.53 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,967 (£1.68) | £1.08 | 56% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,433 (£1.95) | £2.83 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (£2.83) | £2.89 | 2% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,950 (£5.07) | £3.83 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,450 (£2.52) | £2.19 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (£1.70) | £2.15 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩1,233 (£0.70) | £1.57 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (£11.33) | £8.50 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,633 (£0.93) | £1.93 | 52% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,000 (£0.57) | £1.13 | 50% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 67% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩1,000,000 (£567) | £2,239 | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩85,000 (£48) | £115 | 58% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩26,500 (£15.01) | £21 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩750,000 (£425) | £483 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | £107 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £7.37 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,333 (£13.22) | £10.34 | 28% |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩60,000 (£34) | £75 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩20,000 (£11.33) | £35 | 67% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₩70,500 (£40) | £64 | 38% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₩47,000 (£27) | £71 | 62% |
| Transportation | 66% | ||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 66% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,000,000 (£16,996) | £18,447 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,789 (£1.01) | £1.38 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₩42,500 (£24) | £126 | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₩4,092 (£2.32) | £16.04 | 86% |
| Personal Care | 54% | ||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 54% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩2,000 (£1.13) | £6.16 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 (£6.80) | £3.75 | 81% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩3,000 (£1.70) | £2.43 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.75 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (£1.13) | £2.36 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,000 (£0.57) | £2.16 | 74% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (£6.80) | £19.93 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 56% | ||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 56% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩16,667 (£9.44) | £31 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,000 (£9.06) | £21 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩30,000 (£17.00) | £135 | 87% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩46,250 (£26) | £74 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,600 (£3.74) | £9.10 | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,600 (£2.61) | £2.66 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩4,000 (£2.27) | £3.82 | 41% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩167,000 (£95) | £131 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩300 (£0.17) | £0.26 | 35% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩55,000 (£31) | £67 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₩2,875 (£1.63) | £7.77 | 79% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,764 prices entered by 1,028 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,750
in London
you would need to make just about £1,501
(₩2,648,643)
in Daejeon.