Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 81% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (Taka 589) | Taka 224 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (Taka 463) | Taka 344 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (Taka 476) | Taka 205 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (Taka 183) | Taka 78 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (Taka 345) | Taka 106 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (Taka 480) | Taka 55 | + 766% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (Taka 960) | Taka 395 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Taka 446) | Taka 164 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (Taka 339) | Taka 30 | + 1035% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (Taka 178) | Taka 479 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (Taka 1,194) | Taka 1,525 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (Taka 210) | Taka 102 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (Taka 175) | Taka 41 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 46% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (Taka 84,524) | Taka 69,067 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (Taka 60,365) | Taka 36,043 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (Taka 12,600) | Taka 4,363 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (Taka 46,000) | Taka 42,478 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (Taka 31,966) | Taka 22,513 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (Taka 7,047) | Taka 4,148 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (Taka 1,896) | Taka 1,011 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (Taka 46,281) | Taka 38,696 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (Taka 6,587) | Taka 14,588 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (Taka 889) | Taka 482 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (Taka 1,805) | Taka 810 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 73% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (Taka 6,476) | Taka 2,181 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (Taka 3,830) | Taka 2,365 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (Taka 7,049) | Taka 6,845 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (Taka 7,152) | Taka 4,168 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (Taka 2,634,589) | Taka 2,822,260 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (Taka 115) | Taka 94 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (Taka 4,180) | Taka 2,335 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (Taka 1,373) | Taka 343 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 122% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (Taka 344) | Taka 158 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (Taka 655) | Taka 490 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (Taka 3,000) | Taka 1,045 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (Taka 1,168) | Taka 416 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (Taka 666) | Taka 216 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (Taka 404) | Taka 388 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (Taka 171) | Taka 85 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (Taka 139) | Taka 104 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (Taka 1,264) | Taka 212 | + 497% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (Taka 1,540) | Taka 1,218 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (Taka 1,473) | Taka 933 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (Taka 2,790) | Taka 2,141 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (Taka 3,265) | Taka 2,131 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (Taka 868) | Taka 812 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (Taka 414) | Taka 291 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (Taka 300) | Taka 644 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (Taka 55,939) | Taka 51,847 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (Taka 34) | Taka 6.00 | + 472% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (Taka 4,412) | Taka 1,531 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (Taka 292) | Taka 262 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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