- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Gwangju
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gwangju, South Korea compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gwangju (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,317 (£6) | £15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,285 (£4.17) | £5.50 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,481 (£2.98) | £3.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,493 (£1.66) | £0.83 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,264 (£2.83) | £2.15 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,000 (£1.99) | £1.37 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,167 (£4.76) | £4.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,710 (£4.46) | £1.77 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,500 (£2.99) | £0.79 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,750 (£1.16) | £1.64 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (£13) | £7 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,400 (£1.59) | £1.76 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,000 (£1.99) | £0.79 | + 152% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Gwangju (South Korea) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (£398) | £1,307 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩400,000 (£266) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩66,667 (£44) | £181 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (£398) | £686 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩400,000 (£266) | £568 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩50,000 (£33) | £117 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,000 (£17) | £22 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £356 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £79 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,500 (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Gwangju (South Korea) is 24% 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) | ₩27,522 (£18) | £32 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩92,500 (£61) | £60 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,000 (£53) | £64 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Gwangju (South Korea) is 98% more expensive 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 | ₩1,542 (£1.02) | £1.16 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩255,000 (£169) | £60 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,752 (£7) | £18 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Gwangju (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩10,000 (£7) | £3.17 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩50,000 (£33) | £61 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (£7) | £1.39 | + 436% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,000 (£3.32) | £3.14 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩8,118 (£5.39) | £1.63 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (£1.33) | £1.71 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (£8) | £14 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Gwangju (South Korea) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩26,267 (£17) | £37 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (£12) | £18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (£27) | £56 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,000 (£4.65) | £8 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,435 (£2.95) | £2.76 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,375 (£2.24) | £4.16 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩39,914 (£27) | £37 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,167 (£2.10) | £9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 373 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00066
GBP
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Gwangju (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,971
(₩5,979,997)
in Gwangju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,700
in Aberdeen.
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