- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (£6) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (£4.41) | £5.61 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (£3.35) | £3.65 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (£1.69) | £0.87 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (£2.32) | £2.67 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (£3.56) | £1.93 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (£7) | £4.48 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (£4.57) | £1.98 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (£2.85) | £0.85 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (£1.70) | £1.78 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (£13) | £9 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (£1.85) | £1.82 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (£2.26) | £0.92 | + 146% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,541,380 (£1,041) | £1,868 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (£749) | £1,199 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (£101) | £157 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (£672) | £1,130 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (£414) | £781 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (£89) | £149 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (£17) | £21 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (£346) | £331 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (£66) | £84 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (£8) | £6 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (£9) | £11 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (£57) | £63 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (£37) | £33 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (£65) | £70 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (£104) | £71 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (£20,716) | £18,259 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (£1.05) | £1.24 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,989 (£45) | £94 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (£3.82) | £3.29 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (£4.77) | £8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (£22) | £72 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (£7) | £3.41 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (£5.46) | £1.51 | + 260% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (£5.22) | £3.20 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (£2.07) | £1.76 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (£1.81) | £1.53 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (£12) | £13 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (£21) | £31 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (£14) | £21 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (£80) | £114 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (£41) | £55 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (£6) | £9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (£3.33) | £2.95 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (£3.19) | £4.33 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩597,994 (£404) | £404 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (£0.26) | £0.15 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (£52) | £43 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (£3.04) | £10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,647 prices entered by 2,878 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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