- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Busan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,845 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,505 (C$2.77) | C$2.40 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,224 (C$4.67) | C$4.13 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,100 (C$7) | C$2.54 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (C$5.43) | C$3.55 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (C$4.60) | C$3.02 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,214 (C$2.45) | C$2.26 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,791 (C$16) | C$15 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,340 (C$2.59) | C$2.18 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (C$2.50) | C$1.87 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,032 (C$1,102) | C$1,186 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩743,300 (C$822) | C$982 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (C$183) | C$104 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (C$695) | C$919 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (C$450) | C$695 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (C$111) | C$64 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (C$29) | C$39 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (C$1,031) | C$393 | + 162% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (C$83) | C$111 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (C$10) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,366 (C$24) | C$25 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (C$91) | C$61 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (C$57) | C$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (C$99) | C$95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (C$127) | C$87 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (C$38,858) | C$23,851 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (C$1.82) | C$1.19 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (C$58) | C$47 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (C$5.28) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩16,950 (C$19) | C$85 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (C$17) | C$6 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (C$2.65) | C$3.16 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (C$2.06) | C$2.53 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,750 (C$20) | C$45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (C$20) | C$26 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (C$41) | C$84 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,790 (C$51) | C$89 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (C$11) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (C$4.19) | C$5.43 | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩207,924 (C$230) | C$141 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (C$0.41) | C$1.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (C$66) | C$34 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,392
(₩3,066,821)
in Busan.
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