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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. South Korea

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.37 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.56 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.09 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.56 USD
6.09 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.5 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 54% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.61 USD
3.50 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.24 USD in the United Kingdom and 41.65 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.24 USD
41.65 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.48 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.43 USD
14.48 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.2 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.62 USD
10.20 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.7 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in South Korea.

16.70 USD
3.26 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in South Korea.

2.54 USD
2.06 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.3 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.65 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.30 USD
3.65 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.02 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.32 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in South Korea.

3.02 USD
2.32 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.10 USD
2.26 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.98 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.47 USD
2.98 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.97 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.88 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.97 USD
10.88 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.09 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.47 USD
2.09 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.9 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.40 USD
2.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.92 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.53 USD
5.92 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.62 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 61% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.41 USD
3.62 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.3 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.43 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.30 USD
3.43 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 18.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in South Korea.

19.23 USD
18.06 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.07 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.94 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.07 USD
5.94 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in South Korea.

1.46 USD
1.00 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.85 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.77 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in South Korea.

4.36 USD
3.77 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.43 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in South Korea.

2.29 USD
1.43 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.9 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in South Korea.

7.62 USD
2.90 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.07 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in South Korea.

6.35 USD
5.07 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in South Korea.

8.89 USD
5.79 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 48.88 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 45% lower in South Korea.

88.88 USD
48.88 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.05 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.52 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in South Korea.

19.05 USD
6.52 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.77 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 56% lower in South Korea.

1.75 USD
0.77 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.51 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.14 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Korea.

1.89 USD
1.14 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.21 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 32% lower in South Korea.

1.78 USD
1.21 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.74 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in South Korea.

0.99 USD
0.74 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.57 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 199.98 USD in the United Kingdom and 39.83 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in South Korea.

199.98 USD
39.83 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.3 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.94 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in South Korea.

3.30 USD
0.94 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.57 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.78 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in South Korea.

36.57 USD
9.78 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.8 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Korea.

2.16 USD
0.80 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.75 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in South Korea.

5.08 USD
2.75 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.24 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.14 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in South Korea.

15.24 USD
10.14 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 50.76 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in South Korea.

53.95 USD
50.76 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 17.63 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.74 USD
17.63 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.23 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2595 USD in the United Kingdom and 712.22 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in South Korea.

2 595 USD
712.22 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1839 USD in the United Kingdom and 557.01 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in South Korea.

1 839 USD
557.01 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4625 USD in the United Kingdom and 2592 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 44% lower in South Korea.

4 625 USD
2 592 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3120 USD in the United Kingdom and 1596 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in South Korea.

3 120 USD
1 596 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.27 times less for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 15269 USD in the United Kingdom and 20470 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

15 269 USD
20 470 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9321 USD in the United Kingdom and 10680 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9 321 USD
10 680 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.52 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3851 USD in the United Kingdom and 2526 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 34.4% lower in South Korea.

3 851 USD
2 526 USD

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

87.2 USD
42.7 USD

Two stars

169 USD
75.4 USD

Three stars

208 USD
99.2 USD

Four stars

280 USD
154 USD

Five stars

494 USD
331 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United Kingdom: 19 cities, 1034 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1269 hotels

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