Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Busan | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (1,255 G$) | 1,264 G$ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (986 G$) | 1,287 G$ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (1,014 G$) | 579 G$ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (390 G$) | 538 G$ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (734 G$) | 763 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (1,023 G$) | 414 G$ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (2,044 G$) | 932 G$ | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (949 G$) | 960 G$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (721 G$) | 287 G$ | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (380 G$) | 349 G$ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (2,542 G$) | 3,176 G$ | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (448 G$) | 404 G$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (372 G$) | 291 G$ | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 11% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Busan | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (179,994 G$) | 194,910 G$ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (128,547 G$) | 98,608 G$ | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (26,832 G$) | 17,631 G$ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (97,957 G$) | 104,313 G$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩437,056 (69,796 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (15,007 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (4,038 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (98,556 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (14,028 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (1,894 G$) | 1,778 G$ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (3,843 G$) | 1,797 G$ | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Busan | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (13,790 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (8,156 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (15,011 G$) | 16,227 G$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,497 (15,250 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Busan | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (5,610,350 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (244 G$) | 226 G$ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (8,900 G$) | 8,329 G$ | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩20,524 (3,278 G$) | 4,157 G$ | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Busan | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,589 (733 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,759 (1,399 G$) | 1,841 G$ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩36,667 (5,855 G$) | 4,277 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (2,487 G$) | 1,289 G$ | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (1,417 G$) | 921 G$ | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,395 (862 G$) | 985 G$ | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (364 G$) | 534 G$ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (297 G$) | 513 G$ | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,488 (2,793 G$) | 1,346 G$ | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 47% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Busan | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (3,279 G$) | 4,704 G$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (3,137 G$) | 2,652 G$ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩58,474 (9,338 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,528 (6,951 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (1,849 G$) | 1,739 G$ | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (882 G$) | 811 G$ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (639 G$) | 456 G$ | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (119,122 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 694% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (73 G$) | 24 G$ | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (9,396 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (622 G$) | 619 G$ | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 107 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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