- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- India
- Busan
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 255% | |||
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Food in Busan (South Korea) is 255% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (₨413) | ₨135 | + 206% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (₨364) | ₨150 | + 143% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (₨371) | ₨100 | + 271% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (₨152) | ₨46 | + 230% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,051 (₨250) | ₨55 | + 355% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (₨362) | ₨27 | + 1216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (₨865) | ₨327 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,252 (₨325) | ₨103 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,420 (₨273) | ₨12 | + 2091% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (₨142) | ₨87 | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (₨887) | ₨820 | + 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,384 (₨147) | ₨73 | + 103% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,371 (₨147) | ₨23 | + 550% | |
Housing | + 221% | |||
Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 221% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,008,890 (₨62,364) | ₨11,494 | + 443% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩824,693 (₨50,978) | ₨12,849 | + 297% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,745 (₨10,060) | ₨1,099 | + 816% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (₨38,824) | ₨10,000 | + 288% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (₨25,168) | ₨5,000 | + 403% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (₨6,181) | ₨1,605 | + 285% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (₨1,609) | ₨525 | + 207% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩740,000 (₨45,742) | ₨52,348 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,316 (₨5,026) | ₨7,470 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (₨575) | ₨220 | + 161% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (₨1,244) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 45% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,701 (₨5,050) | ₨1,846 | + 174% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (₨3,173) | ₨2,741 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (₨5,507) | ₨3,488 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (₨7,075) | ₨2,747 | + 158% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 82% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (₨2,171,628) | ₨2,100,000 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,609 (₨99) | ₨28 | + 255% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩54,153 (₨3,347) | ₨900 | + 272% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,800 (₨1,038) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 53% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (₨295) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (₨644) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩31,667 (₨1,957) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (₨953) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (₨456) | ₨50 | + 812% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (₨434) | ₨160 | + 171% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (₨148) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (₨115) | ₨48 | + 139% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,558 (₨1,023) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 60% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (₨1,147) | ₨500 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,059 (₨1,178) | ₨250 | + 371% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (₨2,299) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩42,791 (₨2,645) | ₨1,000 | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (₨637) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (₨342) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (₨234) | ₨100 | + 134% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (₨47,918) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (₨23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (₨3,703) | ₨1,000 | + 270% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (₨218) | ₨200 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 122% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨73,413
(₩1,187,644)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨33,000
in Alwar.
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