Cost of living in Ulsan, South Korea vs Thane, India
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Ulsan (South Korea) is 93% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,847 (₨579) | ₨844 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,910 (₨387) | ₨288 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,667 (₨305) | ₨124 | + 147% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,804 (₨183) | ₨62 | + 195% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,219 (₨211) | ₨64 | + 228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,600 (₨366) | ₨37 | + 887% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (₨654) | ₨274 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,667 (₨436) | ₨168 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,200 (₨275) | ₨24 | + 1063% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,188 (₨143) | ₨138 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩16,661 (₨1,090) | ₨588 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,764 (₨181) | ₨73 | + 148% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,386 (₨156) | ₨31 | + 411% | |
Housing | + 167% | |||
Housing in Ulsan (South Korea) is 167% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,400,000 (₨157,024) | ₨34,699 | + 353% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,275,760 (₨83,469) | ₨22,512 | + 271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩100,440 (₨6,571) | ₨5,414 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,043,460 (₨68,270) | ₨21,166 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩675,690 (₨44,208) | ₨12,897 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩54,557 (₨3,569) | ₨2,613 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩22,729 (₨1,487) | ₨800 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩684,564 (₨44,789) | ₨35,364 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,349 (₨5,388) | ₨15,424 | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,250 (₨540) | ₨395 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (₨654) | ₨548 | + 19% | |
Clothes | + 135% | |||
Clothes in Ulsan (South Korea) is 135% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩153,654 (₨10,053) | ₨2,258 | + 345% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩67,280 (₨4,402) | ₨2,459 | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩136,667 (₨8,942) | ₨3,268 | + 174% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩86,667 (₨5,670) | ₨2,619 | + 117% | |
Transportation | + 144% | |||
Transportation in Ulsan (South Korea) is 144% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩26,963,600 (₨1,764,136) | ₨830,309 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,746 (₨114) | ₨83 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩49,775 (₨3,257) | ₨945 | + 245% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩19,741 (₨1,292) | ₨189 | + 582% | |
Personal Care | + 153% | |||
Personal Care in Ulsan (South Korea) is 153% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,500 (₨491) | ₨102 | + 380% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩13,667 (₨894) | ₨461 | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (₨981) | ₨591 | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,500 (₨360) | ₨260 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (₨654) | ₨183 | + 258% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,333 (₨676) | ₨181 | + 274% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,041 (₨134) | ₨125 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,667 (₨174) | ₨79 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,250 (₨932) | ₨216 | + 331% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Ulsan (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,067 (₨1,640) | ₨923 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,216 (₨1,192) | ₨496 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩24,000 (₨1,570) | ₨1,737 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩47,752 (₨3,124) | ₨2,000 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,167 (₨469) | ₨483 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,616 (₨302) | ₨222 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,258 (₨213) | ₨212 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩478,800 (₨31,326) | ₨35,595 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (₨7) | ₨20 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩86,250 (₨5,643) | ₨2,228 | + 153% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,291 (₨215) | ₨251 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨199,947 (₩3,056,050) in Ulsan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨95,000 in Thane.
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