Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Exeter, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 28% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (£5.98) | £9 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (£4.25) | £5.40 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (£3.55) | £3.54 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (£1.51) | £0.70 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (£2.70) | £2.41 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (£4.06) | £2.02 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (£8) | £4.50 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (£4.38) | £1.78 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (£2.64) | £1.01 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (£1.55) | £1.79 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (£17) | £8 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (£1.71) | £1.89 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (£2.21) | £0.73 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,028,480 (£1,313) | £1,079 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (£891) | £913 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (£193) | £155 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (£832) | £749 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (£489) | £872 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (£71) | £104 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (£19) | £15 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (£234) | £364 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (£68) | £80 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (£6) | £5.90 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (£8) | £10 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (£47) | £54 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (£36) | £29 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (£68) | £60 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (£109) | £56 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (£19,276) | £20,183 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (£0.94) | £1.20 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,999 (£52) | £46 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (£10) | £16 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 41% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (£4.40) | £4.17 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (£4.21) | £8 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (£18) | £227 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (£11) | £3.94 | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (£5.75) | £1.87 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (£5.57) | £2.65 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (£1.90) | £2.17 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (£1.68) | £1.75 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (£11) | £9 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (£21) | £24 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (£14) | £19 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (£115) | £74 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (£41) | £57 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (£7) | £7 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (£3.04) | £2.88 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (£3.30) | £4.32 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (£385) | £402 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (£0.10) | £0.09 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (£43) | £34 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,637 (£3.00) | £8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 249 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Exeter (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,449 (₩5,327,206) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,400 in Exeter.
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