- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Busan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 164% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,720 (2,220 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,922 (1,703 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,139 (1,766 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,446 (703 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,516 (1,011 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,022 (1,732 KZT) | 526 KZT | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,316 (4,117 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,144 (1,479 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,363 (1,255 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 943% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,232 (642 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,754 (4,531 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,353 (677 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,281 (656 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 643% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,032,680 (296,996 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩765,166 (220,060 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩164,826 (47,404 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩632,649 (181,948 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (117,095 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩101,097 (29,075 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,801 (7,420 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩884,821 (254,472 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩74,952 (21,556 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,258 (4,676 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,723 (6,823 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 4% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,669 (24,638 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩46,135 (13,268 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,795 (25,249 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩133,296 (38,336 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 180% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,172,900 (10,115,634 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,663 (478 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,720 (15,162 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,035 (4,612 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 104% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (1,372 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,579 (1,605 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩26,580 (7,644 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,295 (4,111 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 503% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,458 (2,432 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 269% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,809 (1,958 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,441 (702 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,798 (517 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩19,648 (5,651 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,357 (4,992 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,764 (5,109 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩46,164 (13,277 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,257 (13,016 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,421 (2,997 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,374 (1,546 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,926 (1,129 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 276% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩177,059 (50,922 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (43 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,285 (17,050 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,190 (917 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 574 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 102% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,016,356 KZT
(₩3,533,953)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
504,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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