Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 87% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (Taka 603) | Taka 255 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (Taka 474) | Taka 373 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (Taka 488) | Taka 175 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (Taka 187) | Taka 78 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (Taka 353) | Taka 115 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (Taka 492) | Taka 56 | + 785% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (Taka 982) | Taka 436 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Taka 456) | Taka 164 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (Taka 347) | Taka 30 | + 1060% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (Taka 183) | Taka 476 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (Taka 1,222) | Taka 1,524 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (Taka 215) | Taka 104 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (Taka 179) | Taka 41 | + 336% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (Taka 86,518) | Taka 73,196 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (Taka 61,789) | Taka 43,792 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (Taka 12,897) | Taka 4,049 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (Taka 47,085) | Taka 47,184 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (Taka 32,720) | Taka 31,151 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (Taka 7,214) | Taka 4,158 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (Taka 1,941) | Taka 1,066 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (Taka 47,373) | Taka 40,068 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (Taka 6,743) | Taka 15,302 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (Taka 910) | Taka 427 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (Taka 1,847) | Taka 889 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 76% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (Taka 6,628) | Taka 2,315 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (Taka 3,920) | Taka 2,411 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (Taka 7,215) | Taka 6,671 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (Taka 7,321) | Taka 4,017 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (Taka 2,696,749) | Taka 3,068,470 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (Taka 117) | Taka 94 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (Taka 4,278) | Taka 3,652 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (Taka 1,405) | Taka 352 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 113% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (Taka 352) | Taka 181 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (Taka 671) | Taka 587 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (Taka 3,070) | Taka 1,136 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (Taka 1,195) | Taka 374 | + 219% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (Taka 681) | Taka 225 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (Taka 414) | Taka 398 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (Taka 175) | Taka 90 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (Taka 143) | Taka 123 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (Taka 1,294) | Taka 212 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (Taka 1,576) | Taka 1,225 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (Taka 1,508) | Taka 954 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (Taka 2,856) | Taka 2,090 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (Taka 3,342) | Taka 2,050 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (Taka 889) | Taka 570 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (Taka 424) | Taka 302 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (Taka 307) | Taka 601 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (Taka 57,259) | Taka 49,937 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (Taka 35) | Taka 2.30 | + 1427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (Taka 4,516) | Taka 1,698 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (Taka 299) | Taka 269 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on November 29, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least Taka 335,275 (₩4,367,762) in Busan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 226,000 in Dhaka.
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