- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Malawi
- Ulsan
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ulsan, South Korea compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Ulsan (South Korea) is 61% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩5,500 (3,630 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,043 (3,988 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 149% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,667 (3,080 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,864 (1,890 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 278% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩2,047 (1,351 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,600 (3,696 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 639% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (6,600 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,667 (4,400 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,200 (2,772 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,500 (1,650 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,000 (9,240 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,720 (1,795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,386 (1,575 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 (2,309,913 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩2,500,000 (1,649,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩100,440 (66,288 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,478,610 (975,846 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩883,333 (582,978 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩54,557 (36,006 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,000 (16,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩833,333 (549,979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (52,798 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,250 (5,445 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (6,600 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ulsan (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩175,000 (115,496 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩145,000 (95,696 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩136,667 (90,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩86,667 (57,198 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 (16,499,376 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,891 (1,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩20,000 (13,200 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩19,741 (13,028 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 (4,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩13,667 (9,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (9,900 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩5,500 (3,630 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (6,600 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,333 (6,820 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,041 (1,347 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,667 (1,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,250 (9,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ulsan (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩26,000 (17,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (11,880 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩24,000 (15,839 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩30,000 (19,799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,167 (4,730 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,333 (2,860 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (1,980 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (66 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩50,000 (32,999 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (2,310 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ulsan (South Korea) is 61% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 10,960,503 Kwacha
(₩16,607,451)
in Ulsan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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