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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.96 PLN (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.73 PLN (7.31 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.96 PLN
26.73 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.92 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.97 PLN (3.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.92 PLN
11.97 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.82 PLN (13.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 115.77 PLN (31.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57% lower in the United Kingdom.

49.82 PLN
115.77 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 40.83 PLN (11.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 72.22 PLN (19.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

40.83 PLN
72.22 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.75 PLN (8.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.76 PLN (10.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

30.75 PLN
36.76 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 81.67 PLN (22.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.21 PLN (3.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in South Korea.

81.67 PLN
11.21 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.48 PLN (3.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.14 PLN (2.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Korea.

11.48 PLN
8.14 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.49 PLN (4.78 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 10.66 PLN (2.91 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in South Korea.

17.49 PLN
10.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.32 PLN (3.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.16 PLN (3.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in South Korea.

14.32 PLN
11.16 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

108.33 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.85 PLN (1.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.7 PLN (2.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.85 PLN
8.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.88 PLN (2.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.49 PLN (3.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.88 PLN
11.49 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 38.24 PLN (10.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48.51 PLN (13.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

38.24 PLN
48.51 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.25 PLN (1.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.43 PLN (2.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.25 PLN
7.43 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.44 PLN (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.85 PLN (2.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.44 PLN
9.85 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.05 PLN (3.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.83 PLN (5.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.05 PLN
18.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.76 PLN (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.3 PLN (3.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.76 PLN
13.30 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.94 PLN (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.94 PLN
10.59 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 70.36 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 66.08 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in South Korea.

70.36 PLN
66.08 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.92 PLN (3.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.18 PLN (6.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.92 PLN
22.18 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.77 PLN (1.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.4 PLN (1.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35% lower in South Korea.

6.77 PLN
4.40 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.01 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 18.4 PLN (5.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.09 PLN (3.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in South Korea.

18.40 PLN
13.09 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.09 PLN (2.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.74 PLN (1.57 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in South Korea.

10.09 PLN
5.74 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.08 PLN (8.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.45 PLN (3.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Korea.

31.08 PLN
12.45 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.39 PLN (7.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.92 PLN (5.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in South Korea.

28.39 PLN
19.92 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.43 PLN (10.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.16 PLN (6.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in South Korea.

38.43 PLN
22.16 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 384.32 PLN (105.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 199.22 PLN (54.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in South Korea.

384.32 PLN
199.22 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.08 PLN (26.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.88 PLN (8.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in South Korea.

96.08 PLN
29.88 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.34 PLN (1.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.74 PLN (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in South Korea.

6.34 PLN
2.74 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.55 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.05 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.25 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Korea.

7.05 PLN
4.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.69 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.62 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in South Korea.

6.69 PLN
4.62 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.67 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36% lower in South Korea.

4.67 PLN
2.99 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.29 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 893.98 PLN (244.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 156.89 PLN (42.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in South Korea.

893.98 PLN
156.89 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.41 PLN (3.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.74 PLN (1.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74% lower in South Korea.

14.41 PLN
3.74 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.12 PLN (39.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.88 PLN (8.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in South Korea.

144.12 PLN
29.88 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.01 PLN (3.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.74 PLN (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in South Korea.

12.01 PLN
2.74 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.14 PLN (5.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.95 PLN (3.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Korea.

21.14 PLN
11.95 PLN

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 72.06 PLN (19.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.35 PLN (10.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in South Korea.

72.06 PLN
37.35 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 231.55 PLN (63.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 197.12 PLN (53.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in South Korea.

231.55 PLN
197.12 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 86.23 PLN (23.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 73.22 PLN (20.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in South Korea.

86.23 PLN
73.22 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.76 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 10655 PLN (2912.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3392 PLN (927.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in South Korea.

10 655 PLN
3 392 PLN

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 7950 PLN (2172.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1989 PLN (543.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75% lower in South Korea.

7 950 PLN
1 989 PLN

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 19797 PLN (5410.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8844 PLN (2417.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in South Korea.

19 797 PLN
8 844 PLN

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 13215 PLN (3611.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4461 PLN (1219.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in South Korea.

13 215 PLN
4 461 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.03 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 72886 PLN (19921.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 76324 PLN (20860.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

72 886 PLN
76 324 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 40533 PLN (11078.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40500 PLN (11069.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in South Korea.

40 533 PLN
40 500 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.28 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14264 PLN (3898.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11112 PLN (3037.15 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 22.1% lower in South Korea.

14 264 PLN
11 112 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

585 PLN
191 PLN

Two stars

447 PLN
203 PLN

Three stars

467 PLN
263 PLN

Four stars

606 PLN
438 PLN

Five stars

1 543 PLN
1 026 PLN

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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