- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Busan
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (£4.45) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (£3.92) | £5.50 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (£3.99) | £3.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (£1.64) | £0.81 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,051 (£2.70) | £2.15 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (£3.89) | £1.37 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (£9) | £4.65 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,252 (£3.50) | £1.77 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,420 (£2.94) | £0.79 | + 274% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (£1.53) | £1.64 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (£10) | £7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,384 (£1.59) | £1.76 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,371 (£1.58) | £0.76 | + 106% | |
| 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 | ₩1,008,890 (£671) | £1,307 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩824,693 (£549) | £1,091 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,745 (£108) | £181 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (£418) | £686 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (£271) | £568 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (£67) | £117 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (£17) | £22 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩740,000 (£492) | £356 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,316 (£54) | £79 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (£13) | £12 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,701 (£54) | £67 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (£34) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (£59) | £60 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (£76) | £64 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (£23,379) | £17,989 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,609 (£1.07) | £1.14 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩54,153 (£36) | £60 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,800 (£11) | £18 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (£3.17) | £3.17 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (£7) | £5.88 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩31,667 (£21) | £61 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (£10) | £2.60 | + 295% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (£4.91) | £1.39 | + 252% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (£4.68) | £3.06 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (£1.59) | £1.57 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (£1.24) | £1.96 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,558 (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (£12) | £36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,059 (£13) | £18 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (£25) | £68 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩42,791 (£28) | £56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (£7) | £7 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (£3.68) | £2.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (£2.52) | £4.24 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (£516) | £401 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (£0.25) | £0.04 | + 528% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (£40) | £37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (£2.35) | £9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 435 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00067
GBP
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,179
(₩4,777,622)
in Busan.
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