Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (£5.03) | £10 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (£3.96) | £6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (£4.07) | £3.36 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (£1.56) | £1.01 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (£2.94) | £2.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (£4.10) | £1.28 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (£8) | £5.47 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (£3.81) | £1.94 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (£2.89) | £0.85 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (£1.52) | £1.71 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (£10) | £8 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (£1.80) | £1.78 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (£1.49) | £0.90 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 46% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (£722) | £1,801 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (£516) | £1,197 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (£108) | £138 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (£393) | £981 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (£273) | £609 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (£60) | £131 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (£16) | £17 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (£395) | £331 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (£56) | £66 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (£8) | £5.73 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (£15) | £11 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (£55) | £81 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (£33) | £29 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (£60) | £67 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (£61) | £63 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (£22,499) | £17,216 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (£0.98) | £1.21 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (£36) | £52 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (£12) | £13 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (£2.94) | £3.90 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (£5.60) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (£26) | £80 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (£10) | £3.07 | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (£5.68) | £1.41 | + 302% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (£3.45) | £3.30 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (£1.46) | £1.51 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (£1.19) | £1.20 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 17% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (£13) | £32 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (£13) | £23 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (£24) | £89 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (£28) | £51 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (£7) | £7 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (£3.54) | £3.62 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (£2.56) | £4.40 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (£478) | £401 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (£0.29) | £0.17 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (£38) | £27 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (£2.49) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,300 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,246 (₩6,629,670) in Busan.
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