- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Busan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 163% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (1,985 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (1,749 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (1,780 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (731 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,267 (1,266 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (1,736 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (4,154 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (1,457 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (1,233 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 850% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (684 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 313% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (4,261 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,395 (711 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (672 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 562% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 67% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,032 (295,618 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩788,600 (234,053 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (48,982 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (186,411 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (120,841 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (29,680 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (7,725 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (276,739 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (22,260 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (2,763 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (5,974 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (24,333 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (15,234 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (26,440 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (33,970 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 187% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (10,426,922 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (487 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (15,599 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (4,963 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 78% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (1,416 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (3,094 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩9,267 (2,750 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (4,578 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 480% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (2,189 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (2,085 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (711 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (552 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (4,717 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 55% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (5,507 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (5,470 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (11,041 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩41,842 (12,419 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (3,060 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (1,643 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (1,125 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 275% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₩781,826 (232,043 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (111 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 720% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (17,778 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (982 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 670 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 103% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,091,696 KZT
(₩3,678,269)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
539,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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