- 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 (8,044 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,922 (6,171 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,139 (6,397 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,446 (2,549 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,516 (3,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,022 (6,275 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,316 (14,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,144 (5,360 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,363 (4,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,232 (2,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,754 (16,416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,353 (2,452 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,281 (2,377 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 (1,076,060 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩765,166 (797,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩164,826 (171,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩632,649 (659,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (424,253 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩101,097 (105,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,801 (26,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩884,821 (921,989 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩74,952 (78,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,258 (16,940 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,723 (24,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,669 (89,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩46,135 (48,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,795 (91,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩133,296 (138,895 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 (36,650,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,663 (1,733 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,720 (54,935 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,035 (16,709 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 (4,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,579 (5,814 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩26,580 (27,697 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,295 (14,896 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,458 (8,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,809 (7,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,441 (2,544 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,798 (1,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩19,648 (20,474 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,357 (18,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,764 (18,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩46,164 (48,103 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,257 (47,158 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,421 (10,859 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,374 (5,600 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,926 (4,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩177,059 (184,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,285 (61,775 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,190 (3,324 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 106 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,960,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 2,502,474 Dinar
(₩2,401,592)
in Busan.
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