Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 41% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (1,492 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (1,172 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (1,206 G$) | 521 G$ | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (463 G$) | 510 G$ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (872 G$) | 730 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (1,216 G$) | 383 G$ | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (2,428 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (1,128 G$) | 740 G$ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (857 G$) | 229 G$ | + 274% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (451 G$) | 333 G$ | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (3,021 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (532 G$) | 400 G$ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (443 G$) | 282 G$ | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (213,893 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (152,757 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (31,885 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (116,406 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (80,891 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (17,834 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (4,798 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (117,117 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (16,670 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (2,251 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (4,567 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (16,387 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (9,692 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (17,838 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (18,098 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (6,666,972 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (290 G$) | 220 G$ | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (10,577 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (3,474 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (871 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (1,658 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (7,591 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (2,955 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (1,684 G$) | 769 G$ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (1,023 G$) | 917 G$ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (433 G$) | 484 G$ | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (353 G$) | 405 G$ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (3,199 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (3,897 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (3,728 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (7,059 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (8,263 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (2,197 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (1,049 G$) | 919 G$ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (759 G$) | 417 G$ | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (141,557 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (87 G$) | 21 G$ | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (11,166 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (739 G$) | 549 G$ | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 937,186 G$ (₩4,938,502) in Busan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 744,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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