Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (£5.90) | £10 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (£4.19) | £5.65 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (£3.50) | £4.17 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (£1.49) | £0.73 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (£2.66) | £2.75 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (£4.00) | £1.92 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (£8) | £5.41 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (£4.32) | £1.89 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (£2.61) | £0.81 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (£1.53) | £2.16 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (£17) | £7 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (£1.69) | £1.92 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (£2.18) | £0.74 | + 193% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,053,430 (£1,311) | £1,367 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (£878) | £832 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (£191) | £164 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (£821) | £1,029 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (£482) | £915 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (£70) | £156 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (£19) | £19 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (£231) | £340 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (£67) | £71 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (£6) | £5.36 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (£8) | £10 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (£47) | £49 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (£67) | £54 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (£108) | £55 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (£19,005) | £22,837 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (£0.93) | £1.23 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩79,324 (£51) | £59 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (£9) | £13 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (£4.34) | £2.90 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (£4.15) | £9 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (£18) | £75 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (£10) | £2.74 | + 279% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (£5.67) | £1.35 | + 320% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (£5.49) | £2.57 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (£1.88) | £1.80 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (£1.66) | £1.49 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (£10) | £11 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (£20) | £23 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (£14) | £22 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (£113) | £100 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (£41) | £54 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (£2.99) | £2.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (£3.26) | £3.79 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (£380) | £295 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (£42) | £35 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,586 (£2.93) | £9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 301 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,511 (₩5,500,185) in Seoul.
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