- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Busan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 173% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (2,064 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (1,818 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (1,851 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (760 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,051 (1,250 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (1,805 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (4,319 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,252 (1,621 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,420 (1,364 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 764% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (711 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (4,430 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,384 (736 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,371 (732 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 507% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,008,890 (311,310 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩824,693 (254,473 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,745 (50,218 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (193,805 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (125,633 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (30,857 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (8,031 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩740,000 (228,340 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,316 (25,091 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (2,872 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (6,210 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,701 (25,210 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (15,838 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (27,489 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (35,317 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 195% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (10,840,459 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,609 (497 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩54,153 (16,710 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,800 (5,184 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 102% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (1,472 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (3,217 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩31,667 (9,771 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (4,760 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 476% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (2,276 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (2,168 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (739 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (574 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,558 (5,109 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (5,726 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,059 (5,881 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (11,479 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩42,791 (13,204 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (3,182 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (1,708 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (1,170 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 290% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (239,200 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (116 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 760% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (18,483 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (1,090 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 563 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.30857
KZT
/
KRW
Do you live in Almaty? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novosibirsk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Beirut (Lebanon)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Doha (Qatar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ahmedabad (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kolkata (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lucknow (India)
Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 105% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,025,928 KZT
(₩3,324,812)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
501,000 KZT
in Almaty.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Yaroslavl' costs руб 25,000 (6 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Delhi costs ₨20,330 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Las Vegas, Nevada costs $915 (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in London costs £25 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Dunedin costs NZ$100 (about 3 hours ago)
- Public transport in Montevideo costs $U1,400 (about 3 hours ago)