Cost of living in Ulsan, South Korea vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ulsan (South Korea) is 97% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,847 (S/. 29) | S/. 24 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,910 (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,667 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,804 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.20 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,219 (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,600 (S/. 18) | S/. 3.81 | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (S/. 33) | S/. 13 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,667 (S/. 22) | S/. 4.41 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,200 (S/. 14) | S/. 2.44 | + 459% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,188 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.23 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩16,661 (S/. 54) | S/. 42 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,764 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,386 (S/. 8) | S/. 1.61 | + 382% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Ulsan (South Korea) is 86% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,400,000 (S/. 7,802) | S/. 2,914 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,275,760 (S/. 4,147) | S/. 1,676 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩100,440 (S/. 327) | S/. 205 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,043,460 (S/. 3,392) | S/. 2,252 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩675,690 (S/. 2,197) | S/. 1,169 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩54,557 (S/. 177) | S/. 160 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩22,729 (S/. 74) | S/. 69 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩684,564 (S/. 2,225) | S/. 1,261 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,349 (S/. 268) | S/. 339 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,250 (S/. 27) | S/. 34 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (S/. 33) | S/. 17 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Ulsan (South Korea) is 139% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩153,654 (S/. 499) | S/. 155 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩67,280 (S/. 219) | S/. 89 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩136,667 (S/. 444) | S/. 249 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩86,667 (S/. 282) | S/. 248 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Ulsan (South Korea) is 39% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩26,963,600 (S/. 87,653) | S/. 66,001 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,746 (S/. 5.67) | S/. 3.71 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩49,775 (S/. 162) | S/. 122 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩19,741 (S/. 64) | S/. 38 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Ulsan (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,500 (S/. 24) | S/. 21 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩13,667 (S/. 44) | S/. 22 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (S/. 49) | S/. 73 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,500 (S/. 18) | S/. 19 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (S/. 33) | S/. 13 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,333 (S/. 34) | S/. 17 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,041 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.54 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,667 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.43 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,250 (S/. 46) | S/. 43 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ulsan (South Korea) is 23% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,067 (S/. 81) | S/. 35 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,216 (S/. 59) | S/. 34 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩24,000 (S/. 78) | S/. 90 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩47,752 (S/. 155) | S/. 107 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,167 (S/. 23) | S/. 25 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,616 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,258 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩478,800 (S/. 1,556) | S/. 1,819 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (S/. 0.33) | S/. 0.57 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩86,250 (S/. 280) | S/. 163 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,291 (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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