Cost of living in South Korea compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ₩11,240 (£6) | £15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,193 (£4.61) | £8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,251 (£3.52) | £3.91 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,963 (£1.67) | £1.13 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,279 (£2.41) | £3.70 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,882 (£4.43) | £2.64 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,410 (£4.73) | £4.95 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,989 (£5.62) | £2.13 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,206 (£2.37) | £0.92 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,564 (£2.01) | £2.09 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩29,378 (£17) | £9 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,162 (£1.78) | £2.24 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,269 (£2.40) | £1.08 | + 123% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,573,370 (£2,010) | £2,656 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,911,090 (£1,075) | £2,110 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £205 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,369,270 (£770) | £1,731 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩776,874 (£437) | £1,332 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩542,787 (£305) | £160 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,901 (£17) | £28 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩800,000 (£450) | £314 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩150,000 (£84) | £83 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,795 (£8) | £9 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (£17) | £15 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,301 (£48) | £74 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,207 (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩119,110 (£67) | £84 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩172,946 (£97) | £91 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,630,100 (£20,046) | £28,980 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,683 (£0.95) | £1.44 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,057 (£35) | £110 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 49% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩9,000 (£5.06) | £4.45 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (£5.63) | £8 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (£113) | £61 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,379 (£10) | £4.19 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (£6) | £1.93 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (£5.63) | £4.50 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (£1.13) | £2.22 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,239 (£1.82) | £1.89 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,918 (£10) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| South Korea | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩51,145 (£29) | £38 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (£17) | £23 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩40,000 (£23) | £122 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,634 (£39) | £69 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,000 (£8) | £11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,270 (£2.97) | £3.63 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,968 (£2.79) | £5.77 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩1,089,690 (£613) | £543 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩240 (£0.14) | £0.14 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,234 (£42) | £40 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (£2.53) | £15 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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