- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- India
- Ulsan
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ulsan, South Korea compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in Ulsan (South Korea) is 156% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩5,500 (₨340) | ₨261 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,043 (₨373) | ₨296 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,667 (₨288) | ₨113 | + 156% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,864 (₨177) | ₨44 | + 301% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩2,047 (₨126) | ₨118 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,600 (₨346) | ₨27 | + 1181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (₨618) | ₨271 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,667 (₨412) | ₨102 | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,200 (₨259) | ₨20 | + 1200% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,500 (₨154) | ₨92 | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,000 (₨865) | ₨885 | - 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,720 (₨168) | ₨60 | + 179% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,386 (₨147) | ₨28 | + 432% | |
Housing | + 307% | |||
Housing in Ulsan (South Korea) is 307% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,500,000 (₨216,188) | ₨21,558 | + 903% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩2,500,000 (₨154,420) | ₨16,882 | + 815% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩100,440 (₨6,204) | ₨3,586 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,478,610 (₨91,331) | ₨13,943 | + 555% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩883,333 (₨54,562) | ₨11,333 | + 381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩54,557 (₨3,370) | ₨2,000 | + 68% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,000 (₨1,544) | ₨1,415 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩833,333 (₨51,473) | ₨32,610 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (₨4,941) | ₨10,757 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,250 (₨510) | ₨277 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (₨618) | ₨888 | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 347% | |||
Clothes in Ulsan (South Korea) is 347% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩175,000 (₨10,809) | ₨1,805 | + 499% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩145,000 (₨8,956) | ₨1,948 | + 360% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩136,667 (₨8,442) | ₨2,695 | + 213% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩86,667 (₨5,353) | ₨2,495 | + 115% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Ulsan (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (₨1,544,197) | ₨989,189 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,891 (₨117) | ₨54 | + 116% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩20,000 (₨1,235) | ₨3,050 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩19,741 (₨1,219) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 83% | |||
Personal Care in Ulsan (South Korea) is 83% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,500 (₨463) | ₨500 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩13,667 (₨844) | ₨80 | + 955% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (₨927) | ₨500 | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩5,500 (₨340) | ₨200 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (₨618) | ₨438 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,333 (₨638) | ₨164 | + 289% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,041 (₨126) | ₨100 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,667 (₨165) | ₨47 | + 247% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,250 (₨880) | ₨134 | + 559% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Ulsan (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩26,000 (₨1,606) | ₨826 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (₨1,112) | ₨381 | + 192% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩24,000 (₨1,482) | ₨682 | + 117% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩30,000 (₨1,853) | ₨3,993 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,167 (₨443) | ₨100 | + 343% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,333 (₨268) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (₨185) | ₨100 | + 85% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (₨6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩50,000 (₨3,088) | ₨1,000 | + 209% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (₨216) | ₨120 | + 80% | |
TOTAL | + 114% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ulsan (South Korea) is 114% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨138,863
(₩2,248,147)
in Ulsan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨65,000
in Allahabad.
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