- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Malawi
- Ulsan
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ulsan, South Korea compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ulsan (South Korea) is 56% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩5,500 (3,488 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,780 (3,665 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,286 (3,352 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,925 (1,855 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 271% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩2,047 (1,298 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (3,171 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 534% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (6,341 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,000 (4,439 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,250 (2,695 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,500 (1,585 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,000 (8,878 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,720 (1,725 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,450 (1,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Ulsan (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,500,000 (2,219,456 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩2,500,000 (1,585,326 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩100,440 (63,692 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,478,610 (937,631 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩883,333 (560,148 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩58,409 (37,039 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,000 (15,853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩833,333 (528,442 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (50,730 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,250 (5,232 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (6,341 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Ulsan (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩175,000 (110,973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩145,000 (91,949 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩155,000 (98,290 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩86,667 (54,958 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Ulsan (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (15,853,259 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,891 (1,199 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩20,000 (12,683 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩6,283 (3,984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ulsan (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,500 (4,756 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩13,667 (8,666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩11,500 (7,292 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩5,500 (3,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (6,341 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,333 (6,553 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,041 (1,294 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,667 (1,691 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,400 (8,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Ulsan (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩27,397 (17,373 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (11,414 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩24,000 (15,219 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩30,000 (19,024 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,866 (4,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,333 (2,748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (1,902 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (63 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩50,000 (31,707 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (2,219 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ulsan (South Korea) is 56% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 10,052,324 Kwacha
(₩15,852,142)
in Ulsan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,440,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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