- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Busan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 160% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,845 (2,004 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (1,725 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (1,756 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,505 (733 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,224 (1,236 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,100 (1,785 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (4,097 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (1,437 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (1,216 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 837% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,214 (648 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 291% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,791 (4,329 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,340 (685 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (662 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 553% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,032 (291,528 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩743,300 (217,556 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (48,305 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (183,832 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (119,169 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (29,269 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (7,618 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (272,910 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (21,952 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (2,724 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,366 (6,254 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (23,996 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (15,023 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (26,074 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (33,500 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 183% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (10,282,660 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (480 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 253% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (15,383 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (4,895 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 83% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (1,396 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (3,051 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩16,950 (4,961 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (4,515 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 472% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (2,159 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (2,056 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (701 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (544 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (4,652 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 48% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,750 (5,195 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (5,395 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (10,888 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,790 (13,402 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (3,018 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (1,621 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (1,110 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 270% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩207,924 (60,857 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (110 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 709% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (17,532 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (969 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 771 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 100% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,077,596 KZT
(₩3,681,699)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
539,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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