- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Iraq
- Busan
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,720 (8,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,922 (6,265 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,139 (6,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,446 (2,587 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,516 (3,719 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,022 (6,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,316 (15,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,144 (5,441 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,363 (4,616 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,232 (2,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,754 (16,666 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,353 (2,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,281 (2,413 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,032,680 (1,092,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩765,166 (809,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩163,611 (173,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩632,649 (669,257 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (430,710 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩101,097 (106,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,801 (27,294 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩884,821 (936,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩74,952 (79,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,258 (17,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,723 (25,096 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,669 (90,626 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩46,135 (48,804 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,795 (92,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩133,296 (141,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,172,900 (37,208,165 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,663 (1,759 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,720 (55,771 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,035 (16,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (5,046 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,579 (5,902 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩26,580 (28,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,295 (15,122 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,458 (8,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,809 (7,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,441 (2,583 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,798 (1,902 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩19,648 (20,785 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,357 (18,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,764 (18,792 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩46,164 (48,835 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,257 (47,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,421 (11,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,374 (5,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,926 (4,153 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩177,059 (187,304 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (159 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,285 (62,715 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,190 (3,375 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,343,750 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,997,435 Dinar
(₩1,888,177)
in Busan.
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