- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Jeju
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,872 (£5.42) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (£4.87) | £5.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (£5.17) | £3.36 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,804 (£2.62) | £0.80 | + 229% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (£2.23) | £2.15 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (£2.75) | £1.42 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £4.91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (£3.74) | £1.69 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (£1.72) | £0.84 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (£1.66) | £1.64 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (£29) | £7 | + 318% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | £1.80 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,400 (£0.96) | £0.71 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (£689) | £1,307 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | £1,091 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £186 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (£551) | £686 | - 20% | |
| 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 | - | £154 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,000 (£15) | £22 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (£310) | £351 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £80 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,000 (£8) | £8 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (£7) | £11 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (£52) | £67 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (£30) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,500 (£81) | £60 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (£103) | £64 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (£22,368) | £17,989 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (£1.35) | £1.14 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,000 (£2.75) | £3.17 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩18,663 (£13) | £73 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.63 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩8,303 (£5.72) | £14 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (£22) | £36 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (£13) | £18 | - 31% | |
| 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 | ₩82,010 (£56) | £56 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (£5.21) | £7 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,079 (£3.50) | £2.76 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,369 (£3.01) | £3.65 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | £122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (£50) | £37 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,285 (£2.26) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KRW
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,688
(₩5,354,491)
in Jeju.
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