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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 1.23 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.3 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.73 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.30 USD
7.73 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.91 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.46 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.91 USD
3.46 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 33.48 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.75 USD
33.48 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 20.88 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 46% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.27 USD
20.88 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.63 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.49 USD
10.63 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.24 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in South Korea.

22.54 USD
3.24 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.17 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.35 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in South Korea.

3.17 USD
2.35 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.83 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.08 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Korea.

4.83 USD
3.08 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.23 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in South Korea.

3.95 USD
3.23 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.52 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.34 USD
2.52 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.17 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.32 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.17 USD
3.32 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.03 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.55 USD
14.03 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.72 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.15 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.72 USD
2.15 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.85 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.78 USD
2.85 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.05 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.45 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 44% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.05 USD
5.45 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.84 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.59 USD
3.84 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.47 USD
3.06 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 3.57 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.41 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.57 USD
6.41 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.87 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.27 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in South Korea.

1.87 USD
1.27 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.92 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 5.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in South Korea.

5.08 USD
3.79 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.66 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in South Korea.

2.78 USD
1.66 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.6 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58% lower in South Korea.

8.58 USD
3.60 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.84 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.76 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in South Korea.

7.84 USD
5.76 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.41 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in South Korea.

10.61 USD
6.41 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 106.07 USD in the United Kingdom and 57.61 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in South Korea.

106.07 USD
57.61 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.52 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.64 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in South Korea.

26.52 USD
8.64 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Korea.

1.75 USD
0.79 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.56 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.16 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in South Korea.

1.93 USD
1.16 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in South Korea.

1.83 USD
1.26 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.82 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in South Korea.

1.28 USD
0.82 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.05 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 246.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 45.37 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in South Korea.

246.73 USD
45.37 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.98 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.08 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in South Korea.

3.98 USD
1.08 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 39.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.64 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in South Korea.

39.78 USD
8.64 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in South Korea.

3.31 USD
0.79 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.46 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in South Korea.

5.83 USD
3.46 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 19.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.8 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in South Korea.

19.89 USD
10.80 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 63.91 USD in the United Kingdom and 57.01 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in South Korea.

63.91 USD
57.01 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 21.17 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in South Korea.

23.80 USD
21.17 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.64 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 2941 USD in the United Kingdom and 980.94 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in South Korea.

2 941 USD
980.94 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 2194 USD in the United Kingdom and 575.31 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in South Korea.

2 194 USD
575.31 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 5464 USD in the United Kingdom and 2557 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in South Korea.

5 464 USD
2 557 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 3647 USD in the United Kingdom and 1290 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in South Korea.

3 647 USD
1 290 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.08 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 20116 USD in the United Kingdom and 22072 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

20 116 USD
22 072 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 11187 USD in the United Kingdom and 11712 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11 187 USD
11 712 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.23 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3937 USD in the United Kingdom and 3213 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 18.4% lower in South Korea.

3 937 USD
3 213 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
52.3 USD

Two stars

122 USD
55.5 USD

Three stars

128 USD
71.8 USD

Four stars

166 USD
120 USD

Five stars

422 USD
281 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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