Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (C$2.77) | C$1.98 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (C$5.21) | C$4.18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (C$5.12) | C$3.76 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (C$2.70) | C$3.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (C$3.18) | C$2.48 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (C$2.64) | C$1.93 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (C$1,278) | C$2,136 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (C$912) | C$1,241 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (C$190) | C$133 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (C$695) | C$1,120 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (C$483) | C$806 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (C$29) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (C$700) | C$311 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (C$100) | C$97 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (C$27) | C$25 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (C$98) | C$60 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (C$107) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (C$108) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (C$39,821) | C$22,935 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (C$1.73) | C$1.39 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (C$63) | C$67 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (C$45) | C$77 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (C$18) | C$6 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (C$10) | C$3.85 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (C$2.59) | C$3.11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (C$2.11) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (C$23) | C$52 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (C$42) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (C$4.53) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (C$846) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (C$0.52) | C$0.83 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (C$67) | C$35 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (C$4.41) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 48 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,395 (₩4,759,960) in Busan.
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