- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Busan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (C$8) | C$15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (C$2.98) | C$2.05 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,051 (C$4.90) | C$4.81 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (C$17) | C$10 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,252 (C$6) | C$4.00 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,420 (C$5.35) | C$3.34 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (C$2.79) | C$3.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (C$17) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,384 (C$2.89) | C$2.41 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,371 (C$2.87) | C$2.01 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,008,890 (C$1,221) | C$1,651 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩824,693 (C$998) | C$1,142 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,745 (C$197) | C$102 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (C$760) | C$1,038 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (C$493) | C$779 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (C$121) | C$66 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (C$31) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩740,000 (C$895) | C$351 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,316 (C$98) | C$86 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (C$24) | C$22 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,701 (C$99) | C$59 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (C$62) | C$40 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (C$108) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (C$139) | C$92 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (C$42,513) | C$22,749 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,609 (C$1.95) | C$1.27 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩54,153 (C$66) | C$65 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,800 (C$20) | C$31 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (C$5.77) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩31,667 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (C$19) | C$6 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (C$2.90) | C$3.09 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (C$2.25) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,558 (C$20) | C$19 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (C$22) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,059 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (C$45) | C$101 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩42,791 (C$52) | C$85 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (C$4.59) | C$5.67 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (C$938) | C$549 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (C$0.46) | C$1.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (C$72) | C$35 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (C$4.28) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 394 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,681
(₩3,868,640)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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