- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- India
- Busan
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 174% | |||
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Food in Busan (South Korea) is 174% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (₨415) | ₨213 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (₨366) | ₨250 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (₨372) | ₨155 | + 140% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (₨153) | ₨68 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,051 (₨251) | ₨67 | + 275% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (₨363) | ₨45 | + 706% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (₨868) | ₨197 | + 341% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,252 (₨326) | ₨103 | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,420 (₨274) | ₨20 | + 1271% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (₨143) | ₨115 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (₨890) | ₨473 | + 88% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,384 (₨148) | ₨110 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,371 (₨147) | ₨33 | + 340% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,008,890 (₨62,577) | ₨9,193 | + 581% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩824,693 (₨51,152) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,745 (₨10,094) | ₨2,000 | + 405% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (₨38,957) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (₨25,254) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (₨6,203) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (₨1,614) | ₨3,923 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩740,000 (₨45,899) | ₨35,000 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,316 (₨5,044) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (₨577) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (₨1,248) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 99% | |||
Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 99% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,701 (₨5,068) | ₨2,941 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (₨3,184) | ₨1,600 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (₨5,526) | ₨3,502 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (₨7,099) | ₨1,500 | + 373% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (₨2,179,061) | ₨600,000 | + 263% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,609 (₨100) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩54,153 (₨3,359) | ₨6,000 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,800 (₨1,042) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 148% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (₨296) | ₨100 | + 196% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (₨647) | ₨150 | + 331% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩31,667 (₨1,964) | ₨300 | + 555% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (₨957) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (₨457) | ₨150 | + 205% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (₨436) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (₨148) | ₨120 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (₨115) | ₨50 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,558 (₨1,027) | ₨100 | + 927% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 51% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (₨1,151) | ₨1,000 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,059 (₨1,182) | ₨392 | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (₨2,307) | ₨500 | + 361% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩42,791 (₨2,654) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (₨640) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (₨343) | ₨89 | + 285% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (₨235) | ₨78 | + 200% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (₨48,082) | ₨40,000 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (₨23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (₨3,715) | ₨608 | + 511% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (₨219) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨41,249
(₩665,030)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨30,000
in Agartala.
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