- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,989 (£6) | £11 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,461 (£4.54) | £5.64 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (£3.24) | £3.63 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,486 (£1.75) | £0.86 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,658 (£2.57) | £2.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,318 (£3.74) | £1.88 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (£8) | £4.64 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (£4.73) | £1.98 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (£3.74) | £0.83 | + 348% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,500 (£1.76) | £1.76 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,382 (£14) | £9 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,758 (£1.94) | £1.82 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,248 (£2.28) | £0.91 | + 151% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,522,580 (£1,071) | £1,862 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (£798) | £1,202 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (£103) | £156 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩983,840 (£692) | £1,178 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩600,974 (£423) | £808 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩112,279 (£79) | £144 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,295 (£18) | £22 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (£360) | £335 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (£68) | £85 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (£8) | £6 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,779 (£10) | £11 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 0% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,661 (£57) | £65 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,464 (£33) | £33 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,233 (£66) | £71 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩135,952 (£96) | £74 | + 29% | |
| 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 | ₩30,995,700 (£21,796) | £18,407 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,555 (£1.09) | £1.25 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,714 (£44) | £96 | - 54% | |
| 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) | ₩5,647 (£3.97) | £3.36 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (£4.96) | £8 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (£24) | £76 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (£7) | £3.57 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (£5.68) | £1.52 | + 273% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (£5.44) | £3.22 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (£2.15) | £1.82 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (£1.89) | £1.57 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,659 (£12) | £13 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,653 (£22) | £31 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,507 (£14) | £21 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (£84) | £110 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,447 (£43) | £55 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,930 (£3.47) | £2.97 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,572 (£3.22) | £4.42 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (£406) | £400 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (£0.27) | £0.15 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (£54) | £44 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (£3.16) | £10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,736 prices entered by 2,754 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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