- 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 | ₩6,688 (6,902 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (6,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (6,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (2,541 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,267 (4,403 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (6,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (14,445 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (5,066 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (4,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (2,377 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (14,815 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,395 (2,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (2,336 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,032 (1,027,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩788,600 (813,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (170,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (648,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (420,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (103,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (26,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (962,262 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (77,400 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (9,606 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (20,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (84,610 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (52,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (91,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (118,117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (36,255,938 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (1,694 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (54,239 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (17,258 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 (4,923 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (10,758 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩9,267 (9,563 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (15,919 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (7,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (7,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (2,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (1,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (16,402 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (19,149 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (19,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (38,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩41,842 (43,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (10,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (5,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (3,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₩781,826 (806,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (386 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (61,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (3,415 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,360,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 2,828,331 Dinar
(₩2,740,622)
in Busan.
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