- 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 | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seongnam (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,500 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 51 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,500 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,900 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩1,800 (Dirham 5.90) | Dirham 6 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,600 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.00 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩6,000 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 8 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.35 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩4,000 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 11 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,484 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,500 (Dirham 4.92) | Dirham 3.95 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Seongnam (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,500,000 (Dirham 4,915) | Dirham 6,248 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩901,887 (Dirham 2,955) | Dirham 5,609 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (Dirham 492) | Dirham 537 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,146 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,222 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 302 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 282 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,167 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 517 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Seongnam (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩110,000 (Dirham 360) | Dirham 203 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 191 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,000 (Dirham 393) | Dirham 284 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (Dirham 492) | Dirham 290 | + 69% | |
| 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 66,902) | Dirham 81,667 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,420 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 1.78 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,976 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 104 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,081 (Dirham 30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Seongnam (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 149 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,160 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 37 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩5,790 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩3,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 24 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,310 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,200 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 10 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 43 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Seongnam (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 152 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 67 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩60,000 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 500 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,000 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 200 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,236 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,491 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩70,000 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 250 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seongnam (South Korea) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 21,271
(₩6,491,361)
in Seongnam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 21,000
in Al Ain.
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