Cost of living in Ulsan, South Korea vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Ulsan (South Korea) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,847 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,910 (€4.39) | €7 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,667 (€3.47) | €4.12 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,804 (€2.08) | €1.23 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,219 (€2.39) | €4.06 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,600 (€4.16) | €1.54 | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (€7) | €4.69 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,667 (€4.95) | €1.50 | + 230% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,200 (€3.12) | €0.98 | + 220% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,188 (€1.63) | €1.30 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩16,661 (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,764 (€2.05) | €2.01 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,386 (€1.77) | €0.62 | + 185% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Ulsan (South Korea) is 60% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,400,000 (€1,783) | €592 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,275,760 (€948) | €430 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩100,440 (€75) | €121 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,043,460 (€775) | €424 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩675,690 (€502) | €315 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩54,557 (€41) | €82 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩22,729 (€17) | €20 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩684,564 (€509) | €379 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,349 (€61) | €111 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,250 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (€7) | €6 | + 20% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Ulsan (South Korea) is 62% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩153,654 (€114) | €78 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩67,280 (€50) | €22 | + 124% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩136,667 (€102) | €80 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩86,667 (€64) | €89 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Ulsan (South Korea) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩26,963,600 (€20,033) | €20,726 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,746 (€1.30) | €1.58 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩49,775 (€37) | €30 | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩19,741 (€15) | €21 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Ulsan (South Korea) is 25% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,500 (€5.57) | €3.14 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩13,667 (€10) | €9 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (€11) | €31 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,500 (€4.09) | €3.64 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (€7) | €4.30 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,333 (€8) | €3.74 | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,041 (€1.52) | €1.84 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,667 (€1.98) | €2.07 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,250 (€11) | €9 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Ulsan (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,067 (€19) | €26 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,216 (€14) | €15 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩24,000 (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩47,752 (€35) | €45 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,167 (€5.32) | €9 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,616 (€3.43) | €3.80 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,258 (€2.42) | €3.87 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩478,800 (€356) | €434 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (€0.07) | €0.36 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩86,250 (€64) | €41 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,291 (€2.45) | €4.66 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ulsan (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,900 (₩2,557,756) in Ulsan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Thessaloniki.
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