- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Busan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,720 (C$9) | C$14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,922 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,139 (C$7) | C$6 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,446 (C$2.82) | C$2.38 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,516 (C$4.06) | C$4.08 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,022 (C$7) | C$2.62 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,316 (C$17) | C$10 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,144 (C$5.94) | C$3.73 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,363 (C$5.04) | C$2.90 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,232 (C$2.58) | C$2.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,754 (C$18) | C$16 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,353 (C$2.72) | C$2.31 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,281 (C$2.63) | C$1.76 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,032,680 (C$1,193) | C$1,186 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩765,166 (C$884) | C$982 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩164,826 (C$190) | C$117 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩632,649 (C$731) | C$919 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (C$470) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩101,097 (C$117) | C$64 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,801 (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩884,821 (C$1,022) | C$392 | + 161% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩74,952 (C$87) | C$111 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,258 (C$19) | C$10 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,723 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,669 (C$99) | C$61 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩46,135 (C$53) | C$41 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,795 (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩133,296 (C$154) | C$87 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,172,900 (C$40,622) | C$22,684 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,663 (C$1.92) | C$1.19 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,720 (C$61) | C$47 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,035 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (C$5.51) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,579 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩26,580 (C$31) | C$85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,295 (C$17) | C$7 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,458 (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,809 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,441 (C$2.82) | C$3.21 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,798 (C$2.08) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩19,648 (C$23) | C$19 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,357 (C$20) | C$43 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,764 (C$21) | C$27 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩46,164 (C$53) | C$84 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,257 (C$52) | C$93 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,421 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,374 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,926 (C$4.53) | C$5.57 | - 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩177,059 (C$204) | C$141 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,285 (C$68) | C$34 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,190 (C$3.68) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,433
(₩2,972,816)
in Busan.
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