Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (€5.79) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (€4.55) | €5.45 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (€4.68) | €3.75 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (€1.80) | €1.23 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (€3.38) | €3.25 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (€4.72) | €1.35 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (€9) | €4.12 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (€4.38) | €1.36 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (€3.32) | €0.68 | + 386% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (€1.75) | €1.14 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (€2.07) | €2.02 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (€1.72) | €0.90 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 39% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (€830) | €426 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (€593) | €302 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (€124) | €122 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (€452) | €316 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (€314) | €245 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (€69) | €94 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (€19) | €21 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (€454) | €351 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (€65) | €71 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (€18) | €5.67 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (€64) | €83 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (€38) | €40 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (€69) | €70 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (€70) | €71 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (€25,871) | €23,202 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (€1.13) | €1.57 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (€41) | €39 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (€13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 30% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (€3.38) | €3.23 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (€6) | €5.59 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (€29) | €32 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (€11) | €3.88 | + 196% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (€7) | €3.80 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (€3.97) | €3.50 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (€1.68) | €1.53 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (€1.37) | €1.83 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (€12) | €11 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (€15) | €22 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (€14) | €15 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (€27) | €38 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (€4.07) | €3.40 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (€2.95) | €3.22 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (€549) | €792 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (€0.34) | €0.24 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (€43) | €38 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (€2.87) | €4.08 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 61 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,364 (₩1,852,394) in Busan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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