- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Jeju
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,872 (£5.14) | £15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (£4.61) | £5.50 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (£4.89) | £3.36 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,804 (£2.48) | £0.80 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (£2.11) | £2.15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (£2.61) | £1.42 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £4.91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (£3.55) | £1.69 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (£1.63) | £0.81 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (£1.57) | £1.64 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (£28) | £7 | + 296% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | £1.79 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,400 (£0.91) | £0.70 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (£653) | £1,307 | - 50% | |
| 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 (£522) | £686 | - 24% | |
| 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 (£14) | £22 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (£294) | £351 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £80 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,000 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (£7) | £12 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (£49) | £67 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (£29) | £32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,500 (£77) | £60 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (£98) | £64 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (£21,194) | £17,989 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (£1.28) | £1.15 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,000 (£2.61) | £3.17 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩18,663 (£12) | £74 | - 84% | |
| 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.) | - | £3.31 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.53 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.81 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩8,303 (£5.42) | £15 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (£12) | £18 | - 35% | |
| 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 (£54) | £56 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (£4.94) | £7 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,079 (£3.31) | £2.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,369 (£2.85) | £3.56 | - 20% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (£47) | £37 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (£2.28) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 352 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is 11% 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 £3,629
(₩5,560,321)
in Jeju.
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