- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Busan
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,845 (£4.68) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (£4.03) | £5.50 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (£4.10) | £3.36 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,505 (£1.71) | £0.80 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,224 (£2.89) | £2.15 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,100 (£4.17) | £1.42 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (£10) | £4.91 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (£3.35) | £1.69 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (£2.84) | £0.81 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,214 (£1.51) | £1.64 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,791 (£10) | £7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,340 (£1.60) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (£1.55) | £0.71 | + 117% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,032 (£680) | £1,307 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩743,300 (£508) | £1,091 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (£113) | £186 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (£429) | £686 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (£278) | £568 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (£68) | £154 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (£18) | £22 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (£637) | £351 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (£51) | £80 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,366 (£15) | £12 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (£56) | £67 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (£61) | £60 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (£78) | £64 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (£23,999) | £17,989 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (£1.12) | £1.14 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (£36) | £60 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (£11) | £18 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (£3.26) | £3.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (£7) | £5.88 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩16,950 (£12) | £73 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (£11) | £2.55 | + 313% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (£5.04) | £1.49 | + 239% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (£4.80) | £3.31 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (£1.64) | £1.53 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (£1.27) | £1.81 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,750 (£12) | £35 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (£13) | £18 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (£25) | £67 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,790 (£31) | £56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (£7) | £7 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (£3.78) | £2.76 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (£2.59) | £3.68 | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩207,924 (£142) | £122 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (£0.26) | £0.04 | + 539% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (£41) | £37 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (£2.26) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 538 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,955
(₩4,325,280)
in Busan.
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