Cost of living in Changwon, South Korea vs Birmingham, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changwon (South Korea) is 23% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,500 (£5.52) | £11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,640 (£3.66) | £5.67 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,500 (£4.22) | £4.05 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,167 (£1.41) | £0.89 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,250 (£2.11) | £2.17 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,500 (£2.27) | £1.71 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,250 (£9) | £4.64 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,750 (£5.03) | £2.04 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩8,000 (£5.19) | £0.83 | + 523% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,563 (£1.66) | £1.51 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩23,500 (£15) | £8 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,550 (£1.66) | £1.93 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,500 (£2.27) | £0.90 | + 154% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Changwon (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,000,000 (£1,948) | £1,210 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩500,000 (£325) | £1,019 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩115,000 (£75) | £322 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,500,000 (£974) | £1,275 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩425,000 (£276) | £1,029 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩65,000 (£42) | £94 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩26,500 (£17) | £29 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩725,000 (£471) | £316 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (£65) | £97 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,000 (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (£19) | £11 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Changwon (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩90,000 (£58) | £67 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩94,500 (£61) | £41 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩121,667 (£79) | £77 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩120,000 (£78) | £66 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Changwon (South Korea) is 25% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,000,000 (£22,723) | £21,769 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,528 (£0.99) | £1.22 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,653 (£43) | £70 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Changwon (South Korea) is 30% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,000 (£1.95) | £4.89 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (£13) | £100 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.65 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (£6) | £1.98 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (£3.90) | £3.40 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,983 (£1.29) | £2.89 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,750 (£1.14) | £2.63 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (£8) | £14 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Changwon (South Korea) is 25% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩28,250 (£18) | £23 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,750 (£12) | £22 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £93 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,250 (£30) | £65 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,500 (£4.87) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,833 (£3.14) | £3.10 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (£2.60) | £4.24 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £410 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩51,667 (£34) | £26 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,167 (£2.06) | £10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Changwon (South Korea) is 13% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Birmingham you would need to make just about £3,116 (₩4,799,325) in Changwon.
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