- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,678 (£6) | £10 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,404 (£4.44) | £5.60 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,427 (£3.76) | £3.64 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,577 (£1.78) | £0.86 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,515 (£2.43) | £2.65 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,349 (£3.70) | £1.98 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,035 (£8) | £4.47 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (£4.64) | £1.95 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (£2.92) | £0.85 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (£1.74) | £1.80 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,362 (£13) | £8 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,907 (£2.01) | £1.79 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,149 (£2.18) | £0.90 | + 143% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,489,180 (£1,031) | £1,784 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,103,290 (£764) | £1,172 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩172,687 (£120) | £158 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,033,360 (£716) | £1,063 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩630,573 (£437) | £736 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩164,223 (£114) | £149 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,674 (£18) | £21 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩520,784 (£361) | £330 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,722 (£71) | £82 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,523 (£7) | £6 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,137 (£10) | £11 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (£50) | £64 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩53,941 (£37) | £32 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,298 (£69) | £69 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (£113) | £73 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,874,500 (£20,689) | £18,371 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (£1.06) | £1.20 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,250 (£43) | £101 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 3% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,899 (£4.09) | £3.29 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (£7) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩35,877 (£25) | £69 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,533 (£9) | £3.23 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (£6) | £1.58 | + 307% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,121 (£4.24) | £3.33 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,845 (£2.66) | £1.76 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,228 (£1.54) | £1.54 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,690 (£12) | £13 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (£21) | £31 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,471 (£13) | £21 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,754 (£73) | £125 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩62,804 (£43) | £55 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,090 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,903 (£3.40) | £2.95 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,757 (£3.29) | £4.39 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (£422) | £415 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩270 (£0.19) | £0.19 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,616 (£56) | £44 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (£3.12) | £10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,588 prices entered by 3,040 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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