- 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 | ₩7,720 (£5.35) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,922 (£4.10) | £5.50 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,139 (£4.25) | £3.36 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,446 (£1.69) | £0.80 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,516 (£2.44) | £2.15 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,022 (£4.17) | £1.42 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,316 (£10) | £4.91 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,144 (£3.56) | £1.69 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,363 (£3.02) | £0.84 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,232 (£1.55) | £1.64 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,754 (£11) | £7 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,353 (£1.63) | £1.80 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,281 (£1.58) | £0.86 | + 85% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,032,680 (£715) | £1,307 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩765,166 (£530) | £1,091 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩164,826 (£114) | £186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩632,649 (£438) | £686 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (£282) | £568 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩101,097 (£70) | £154 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,801 (£18) | £22 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩884,821 (£613) | £351 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩74,952 (£52) | £80 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,258 (£11) | £8 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,723 (£16) | £11 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,669 (£59) | £67 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩46,135 (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,795 (£61) | £60 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩133,296 (£92) | £64 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,172,900 (£24,364) | £17,989 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,663 (£1.15) | £1.14 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,720 (£37) | £60 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,035 (£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 (£3.30) | £3.17 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,579 (£3.86) | £5.88 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩26,580 (£18) | £73 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,295 (£10) | £2.55 | + 288% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,458 (£5.86) | £1.49 | + 294% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,809 (£4.72) | £3.50 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,441 (£1.69) | £1.63 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,798 (£1.25) | £1.96 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩19,648 (£14) | £14 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,357 (£12) | £36 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,764 (£12) | £18 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩46,164 (£32) | £67 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,257 (£31) | £56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,421 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,374 (£3.72) | £2.76 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,926 (£2.72) | £3.65 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩177,059 (£123) | £122 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,285 (£41) | £37 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,190 (£2.21) | £9 | - 74% | |
| 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 417 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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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
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,358
(₩4,847,966)
in Busan.
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