- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Gwangju
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gwangju, South Korea compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gwangju (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,506 (£5.58) | £15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,276 (£4.12) | £5.50 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,251 (£3.45) | £3.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,558 (£1.68) | £0.80 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,370 (£2.87) | £2.15 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,000 (£1.97) | £1.42 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,000 (£4.59) | £4.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,236 (£4.09) | £1.69 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,000 (£2.62) | £0.81 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,000 (£1.31) | £1.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (£13) | £7 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,368 (£1.55) | £1.79 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,132 (£2.06) | £0.70 | + 194% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Gwangju (South Korea) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩700,000 (£459) | £1,307 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩300,000 (£197) | £1,091 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩153,538 (£101) | £186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩50,000 (£33) | £154 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | £22 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £80 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,000 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Gwangju (South Korea) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £67 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩37,968 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩85,000 (£56) | £60 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £64 | - | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Gwangju (South Korea) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £17,989 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,417 (£0.93) | £1.15 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩10,000 (£7) | £60 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩8,691 (£5.70) | £18 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Gwangju (South Korea) is 88% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩10,000 (£7) | £3.17 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (£7) | £1.49 | + 396% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.31 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩8,118 (£5.33) | £1.53 | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (£1.31) | £1.81 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,700 (£7) | £15 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Gwangju (South Korea) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩22,000 (£14) | £35 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,279 (£12) | £18 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £56 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,000 (£4.59) | £7 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,670 (£3.06) | £2.76 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,500 (£2.30) | £3.56 | - 35% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩39,914 (£26) | £37 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩2,500 (£1.64) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KRW
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Cost of living in Gwangju (South Korea) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,791
(₩4,253,737)
in Gwangju.
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