- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Jeju
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 (£5.52) | £9 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (£4.87) | £5.52 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (£5.17) | £3.55 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,517 (£2.42) | £0.87 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (£2.23) | £2.16 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (£2.76) | £1.64 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,000 (£9) | £4.80 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (£3.75) | £1.78 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (£1.72) | £0.76 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (£1.66) | £2.20 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (£29) | £7 | + 323% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | £1.67 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,200 (£1.52) | £1.07 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (£689) | £1,088 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | £985 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £171 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (£552) | £1,129 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £665 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £104 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩18,500 (£13) | £21 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (£310) | £374 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £107 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,000 (£8) | £6 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (£7) | £12 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (£52) | £59 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (£30) | £30 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩140,000 (£97) | £76 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (£103) | £65 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (£22,392) | £17,783 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (£1.36) | £1.21 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £58 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £17 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,333 (£3.68) | £2.95 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (£10) | £62 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.75 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (£8) | £1.30 | + 495% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.47 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.52 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.65 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩8,303 (£5.72) | £13 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (£22) | £31 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (£13) | £21 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £58 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩82,010 (£57) | £55 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (£5.22) | £8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (£3.45) | £2.82 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,369 (£3.01) | £4.19 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (£0.07) | £0.10 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (£50) | £35 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (£2.41) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00069
GBP
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,092
(₩4,484,415)
in Jeju.
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