Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 154% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (2,104 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (1,653 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (1,700 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (653 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 218% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (1,230 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (1,714 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (3,425 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (1,591 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 435% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (1,208 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 611% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (637 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (4,260 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (751 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (624 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 455% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 91% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (301,663 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (215,439 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (44,968 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (164,172 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (114,084 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (25,151 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (6,767 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (165,175 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (23,510 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (3,174 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (6,440 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 296% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 33% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (23,111 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (13,668 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (25,157 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (25,525 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (9,402,711 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (409 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (14,917 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 139% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (4,900 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 80% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (1,228 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (2,339 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (10,706 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (4,168 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 441% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (2,376 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (1,443 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (611 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (498 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (4,511 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 81% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (5,496 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (5,257 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (9,956 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (11,654 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (3,098 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (1,479 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (1,071 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (199,644 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (122 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (15,747 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (1,042 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 135 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 838,747 Ft (₩3,133,831) in Busan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 437,000 Ft in Pécs.
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