- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Seoul
- London
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Seoul (South Korea) and London (United Kingdom)
| Food | 14% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩8,133 (£4.61) | £13.17 | 65% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,995 (£3.40) | £5.60 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩5,638 (£3.19) | £4.53 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,850 (£1.61) | £1.08 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,558 (£2.02) | £2.83 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,071 (£4.57) | £2.89 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,986 (£5.09) | £3.83 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,711 (£4.37) | £2.19 | 100% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,286 (£3.56) | £2.15 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩2,278 (£1.29) | £1.57 | 18% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,800 (£11.78) | £8.50 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,438 (£1.38) | £1.93 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,420 (£1.37) | £1.13 | 22% |
| Housing | 35% | ||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 35% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩2,522,220 (£1,429) | £2,239 | 36% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩120,000 (£68) | £115 | 41% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩27,000 (£15.30) | £21 | 27% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩885,714 (£502) | £483 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₩111,750 (£63) | £107 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,722 (£7.21) | £7.37 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,143 (£8.01) | £10.34 | 23% |
| Clothes | 27% | ||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 27% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩103,571 (£59) | £75 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩37,843 (£21) | £35 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₩115,000 (£65) | £64 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₩95,000 (£54) | £71 | 24% |
| Transportation | 60% | ||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,728,300 (£19,675) | £18,447 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,983 (£1.12) | £1.38 | 18% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,143 (£30) | £126 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₩10,205 (£5.78) | £16.04 | 64% |
| Personal Care | 16% | ||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩4,714 (£2.67) | £6.16 | 57% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩9,071 (£5.14) | £3.75 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,314 (£4.14) | £2.43 | 70% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,714 (£4.37) | £3.75 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,429 (£1.94) | £2.36 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,857 (£1.62) | £2.16 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,400 (£9.86) | £19.93 | 51% |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩28,636 (£16.22) | £31 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,053 (£10.23) | £21 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩168,571 (£96) | £135 | 29% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩77,500 (£44) | £74 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,143 (£5.75) | £9.10 | 37% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,537 (£2.57) | £2.66 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩4,313 (£2.44) | £3.82 | 36% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩202,170 (£115) | £131 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩222 (£0.13) | £0.26 | 52% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩100,900 (£57) | £67 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₩2,709 (£1.53) | £7.77 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,336 prices entered by 1,209 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,750
in London
you would need to make just about £2,283
(₩4,030,376)
in Seoul.