Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Busan (South Korea) is 88% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (Taka 603) | Taka 237 | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (Taka 474) | Taka 359 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (Taka 487) | Taka 192 | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (Taka 187) | Taka 77 | + 142% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (Taka 353) | Taka 105 | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (Taka 492) | Taka 59 | + 736% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (Taka 982) | Taka 432 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Taka 456) | Taka 161 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (Taka 346) | Taka 31 | + 1029% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (Taka 182) | Taka 479 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (Taka 1,221) | Taka 1,531 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (Taka 215) | Taka 104 | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (Taka 179) | Taka 42 | + 331% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 48% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (Taka 86,491) | Taka 71,836 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (Taka 61,769) | Taka 36,696 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (Taka 12,893) | Taka 3,542 | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (Taka 47,070) | Taka 43,320 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (Taka 32,709) | Taka 23,725 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (Taka 7,211) | Taka 3,975 | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (Taka 1,940) | Taka 1,025 | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (Taka 47,358) | Taka 38,784 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (Taka 6,741) | Taka 14,350 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (Taka 910) | Taka 332 | + 174% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (Taka 1,847) | Taka 889 | + 108% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 77% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (Taka 6,626) | Taka 2,291 | + 189% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (Taka 3,919) | Taka 2,422 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (Taka 7,213) | Taka 6,182 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (Taka 7,318) | Taka 4,070 | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (Taka 2,695,880) | Taka 3,068,470 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (Taka 117) | Taka 94 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (Taka 4,277) | Taka 2,743 | + 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (Taka 1,405) | Taka 352 | + 299% | |
Personal Care | + 111% | |||
Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 111% 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 3,069) | Taka 1,136 | + 170% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (Taka 1,195) | Taka 442 | + 170% | |
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 1,293) | Taka 212 | + 511% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 73% 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 1,507) | Taka 954 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (Taka 2,855) | 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 3,341) | Taka 2,050 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (Taka 888) | 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 609 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (Taka 57,241) | 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 4,515) | Taka 1,800 | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (Taka 299) | Taka 269 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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