- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Arab Emirates
- Seongnam
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seongnam, South Korea compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seongnam (South Korea) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,339 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 62 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,756 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,900 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩1,800 (Dirham 5.83) | Dirham 5.77 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,600 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.29 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩6,000 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 8 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.10 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩4,000 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,484 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,500 (Dirham 4.86) | Dirham 4.03 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Seongnam (South Korea) is 51% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,346,430 (Dirham 4,360) | Dirham 6,546 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩901,575 (Dirham 2,920) | Dirham 5,489 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 509 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩500,000 (Dirham 1,619) | Dirham 5,146 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩350,000 (Dirham 1,133) | Dirham 3,347 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩60,000 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 388 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩20,000 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 275 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,285 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 510 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Seongnam (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩110,000 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 209 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 184 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,000 (Dirham 389) | Dirham 289 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 364 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Seongnam (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩20,417,100 (Dirham 66,121) | Dirham 79,846 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,420 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 1.83 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,976 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 103 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,081 (Dirham 29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Seongnam (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 53 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,160 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 37 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩5,790 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩3,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,310 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,200 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 9 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 37 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Seongnam (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 174 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 76 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩60,000 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 350 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,000 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 204 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,236 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,491 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dirham 2,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩70,000 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 285 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 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 249 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Seongnam (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 22,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 18,582
(₩5,737,912)
in Seongnam.
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