- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,727 (£6) | £11 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,539 (£4.57) | £5.60 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,389 (£3.76) | £3.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,605 (£1.82) | £0.87 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (£2.52) | £2.70 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,350 (£3.74) | £1.96 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,042 (£7) | £4.46 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,947 (£4.85) | £1.97 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (£2.94) | £0.85 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,612 (£1.82) | £1.81 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,027 (£13) | £9 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,695 (£1.88) | £1.81 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,141 (£2.19) | £0.91 | + 141% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,523,360 (£1,064) | £1,825 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,068,520 (£746) | £1,193 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩145,685 (£102) | £155 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,371 (£696) | £1,109 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩614,461 (£429) | £749 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩145,621 (£102) | £151 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (£19) | £21 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩532,530 (£372) | £332 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,292 (£69) | £82 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (£8) | £6 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,123 (£9) | £11 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,904 (£57) | £64 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,241 (£36) | £32 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,290 (£71) | £69 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩163,609 (£114) | £72 | + 58% | |
| 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 | ₩30,507,600 (£21,311) | £18,309 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,544 (£1.08) | £1.22 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,503 (£44) | £96 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,744 (£4.01) | £3.23 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (£7) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,694 (£24) | £69 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,237 (£10) | £3.30 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,298 (£6) | £1.55 | + 318% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (£4.99) | £3.20 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (£2.29) | £1.75 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (£1.66) | £1.50 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,875 (£13) | £13 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,416 (£22) | £30 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,260 (£14) | £21 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩104,758 (£73) | £119 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,552 (£42) | £55 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,912 (£6) | £9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,964 (£3.47) | £2.94 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,695 (£3.28) | £4.35 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,313 (£419) | £405 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩170 (£0.12) | £0.15 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,946 (£57) | £43 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (£3.14) | £10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,947 prices entered by 2,971 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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