Cost of living in South Korea compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in South Korea is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (£4.62) | £8 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (£3.48) | £4.26 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (£1.73) | £1.20 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (£3.00) | £3.63 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (£4.58) | £2.28 | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (£5.27) | £5.34 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (£4.01) | £2.13 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (£2.46) | £0.89 | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (£1.80) | £1.97 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (£13) | £10 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (£2.06) | £2.36 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (£2.71) | £1.04 | + 159% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (£882) | £1,997 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (£1,138) | £1,637 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (£141) | £229 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (£744) | £1,818 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (£427) | £1,060 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (£47) | £190 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (£17) | £26 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (£255) | £324 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (£59) | £83 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (£9) | £7 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (£8) | £16 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (£50) | £73 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (£39) | £32 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (£57) | £81 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (£87) | £83 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (£23,102) | £25,126 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (£0.96) | £1.44 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (£34) | £85 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (£4.70) | £5.04 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (£23) | £74 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (£12) | £4.77 | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (£9) | £1.97 | + 347% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (£5.67) | £3.78 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (£2.11) | £2.39 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (£3.72) | £1.77 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (£8) | £14 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (£22) | £40 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (£16) | £19 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (£147) | £124 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (£75) | £69 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (£9) | £11 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (£3.24) | £3.71 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (£3.90) | £5.75 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (£544) | £537 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (£0.12) | £0.28 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (£58) | £35 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (£2.76) | £14 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,126 prices entered by 731 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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