Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Busan (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (€5.84) | €8 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (€4.59) | €6 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (€4.72) | €2.68 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (€1.81) | €0.66 | + 175% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (€3.41) | €1.79 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (€4.76) | €1.13 | + 320% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (€10) | €3.70 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (€4.42) | €1.20 | + 267% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (€3.35) | €1.14 | + 194% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (€1.77) | €1.12 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (€12) | €4.38 | + 170% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (€2.08) | €1.81 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (€1.73) | €0.78 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 25% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (€837) | €593 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (€598) | €411 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (€125) | €113 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (€456) | €435 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (€317) | €342 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (€70) | €70 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (€19) | €18 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (€459) | €405 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (€65) | €91 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (€9) | €4.94 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (€18) | €7 | + 157% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (€64) | €76 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (€38) | €27 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (€70) | €93 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (€71) | €67 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (€26,102) | €25,715 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (€1.14) | €1.39 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (€41) | €33 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (€14) | €14 | + 0% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (€3.41) | €6 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (€30) | €57 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (€12) | €3.88 | + 198% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (€7) | €3.81 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (€4.00) | €4.09 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (€1.70) | €1.05 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (€1.38) | €2.71 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (€13) | €11 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (€15) | €25 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (€15) | €13 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (€28) | €41 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (€32) | €32 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (€9) | €4.96 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (€4.11) | €1.40 | + 193% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (€2.97) | €2.57 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (€554) | €528 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (€0.34) | €0.24 | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (€44) | €44 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (€2.89) | €4.44 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,185 (₩2,941,340) in Busan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Aveiro.
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