- 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 | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seongnam (South Korea) is 29% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,500 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 37 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,500 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,900 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩1,800 (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 5.23 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,600 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.25 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩6,000 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 7 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.19 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩4,000 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 53% | |
| 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 4.87) | Dirham 3.17 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Seongnam (South Korea) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,500,000 (Dirham 4,868) | Dirham 5,414 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩901,887 (Dirham 2,927) | Dirham 5,609 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 388 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,212 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 203 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 317 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,125 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 497 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Seongnam (South Korea) is 29% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩110,000 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 195 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 186 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,000 (Dirham 389) | Dirham 271 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 233 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Seongnam (South Korea) is 31% 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 66,265) | Dirham 85,506 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,420 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 1.75 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,000 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 107 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,081 (Dirham 29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Seongnam (South Korea) is 1% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,160 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 27 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩5,790 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩3,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,310 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,200 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 44 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Seongnam (South Korea) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 131 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 61 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩60,000 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 500 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,000 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 219 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,236 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,491 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 44% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩70,000 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 217 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seongnam (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 18,154
(₩5,593,525)
in Seongnam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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