- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
- Gunsan
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gunsan, South Korea compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Gunsan (South Korea) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ﷼ 48 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ﷼ 30 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ﷼ 8 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,351 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 106% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,801 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩11,466 (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 10 | + 303% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ﷼ 20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ﷼ 5.00 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ﷼ 5.00 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ﷼ 1.00 | - | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Gunsan (South Korea) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,125,000 (﷼ 3,953) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩575,000 (﷼ 2,020) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩92,750 (﷼ 326) | ﷼ 300 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 3,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩474,853 (﷼ 1,669) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩812,500 (﷼ 2,855) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩153,000 (﷼ 538) | ﷼ 300 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 80 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Gunsan (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩93,333 (﷼ 328) | ﷼ 150 | + 119% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩88,750 (﷼ 312) | ﷼ 400 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩55,000 (﷼ 193) | ﷼ 150 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Gunsan (South Korea) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 80,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,869 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 1213% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 900 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ 22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Gunsan (South Korea) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,667 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 10 | + 99% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩23,000 (﷼ 81) | ﷼ 100 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 19 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,167 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 20 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ﷼ 8 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Gunsan (South Korea) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,000 (﷼ 88) | ﷼ 100 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,333 (﷼ 57) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,167 (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,650 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 14 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,167 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 0.40 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩120,000 (﷼ 422) | ﷼ 150 | + 181% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,175 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 100 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00351
SAR
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Gunsan (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 15,076
(₩4,290,340)
in Gunsan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 13,000
in Al Mubarraz.
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