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Cost of living in South Korea compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,039 (£6) | £10 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,379 (£4.32) | £5.71 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,040 (£3.41) | £3.72 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,592 (£1.76) | £0.86 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,035 (£2.73) | £2.59 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,887 (£3.99) | £1.89 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,725 (£9) | £4.50 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,582 (£4.46) | £1.92 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,233 (£3.54) | £0.87 | + 305% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,368 (£1.60) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,551 (£17) | £8 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,560 (£1.73) | £1.87 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,792 (£1.89) | £0.90 | + 110% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,301,470 (£881) | £1,944 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,061,050 (£718) | £1,236 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,088 (£110) | £149 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩792,485 (£537) | £1,204 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩526,218 (£356) | £867 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩84,737 (£57) | £120 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩28,283 (£19) | £23 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩427,447 (£289) | £330 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,305 (£56) | £79 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,561 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,912 (£15) | £11 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩78,411 (£53) | £67 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩40,086 (£27) | £31 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,514 (£73) | £73 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩129,885 (£88) | £74 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩28,304,900 (£19,162) | £18,900 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,480 (£1.00) | £1.27 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,054 (£39) | £97 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,574 (£3.77) | £3.48 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,346 (£5.65) | £8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩18,483 (£13) | £82 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,179 (£9) | £3.55 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,833 (£4.63) | £1.40 | + 230% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,222 (£7) | £3.18 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,177 (£1.47) | £1.74 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,752 (£1.86) | £1.50 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,001 (£10) | £12 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,637 (£23) | £30 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,226 (£14) | £21 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩186,616 (£126) | £96 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,297 (£40) | £56 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,057 (£7) | £9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,173 (£3.50) | £3.02 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,727 (£3.20) | £4.48 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩588,221 (£398) | £387 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩169 (£0.11) | £0.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩81,212 (£55) | £43 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,544 (£3.08) | £11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,985 prices entered by 2,390 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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