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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.29 PLN (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.44 PLN (7.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.29 PLN
28.44 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.1 PLN (1.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.74 PLN (3.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.10 PLN
12.74 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.16 PLN (14.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 123.15 PLN (33.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

51.16 PLN
123.15 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.94 PLN (11.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 76.82 PLN (21.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

41.94 PLN
76.82 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.58 PLN (8.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 39.1 PLN (10.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.58 PLN
39.10 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.88 PLN (23.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.92 PLN (3.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Korea.

83.88 PLN
11.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.79 PLN (3.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.66 PLN (2.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in South Korea.

11.79 PLN
8.66 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.96 PLN (4.94 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 11.34 PLN (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in South Korea.

17.96 PLN
11.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.7 PLN (4.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.87 PLN (3.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in South Korea.

14.70 PLN
11.87 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

107.60 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.98 PLN (1.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.98 PLN
9.25 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.09 PLN (2.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.23 PLN (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.09 PLN
12.23 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.27 PLN (10.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.6 PLN (14.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

39.27 PLN
51.60 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.41 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.91 PLN (2.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.41 PLN
7.91 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.61 PLN (1.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.48 PLN (2.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.61 PLN
10.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.35 PLN (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.03 PLN (5.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.35 PLN
20.03 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.92 PLN (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.14 PLN (3.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.92 PLN
14.14 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.18 PLN (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.27 PLN (3.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.18 PLN
11.27 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 69.88 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 65.63 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in South Korea.

69.88 PLN
65.63 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.27 PLN (3.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.59 PLN (6.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.27 PLN
23.59 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.96 PLN (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.68 PLN (1.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in South Korea.

6.96 PLN
4.68 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.94 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 18.9 PLN (5.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.93 PLN (3.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in South Korea.

18.90 PLN
13.93 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.36 PLN (2.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.1 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in South Korea.

10.36 PLN
6.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.92 PLN (8.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.24 PLN (3.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Korea.

31.92 PLN
13.24 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.16 PLN (8.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.19 PLN (5.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in South Korea.

29.16 PLN
21.19 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.47 PLN (10.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.58 PLN (6.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in South Korea.

39.47 PLN
23.58 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 394.71 PLN (108.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 211.92 PLN (58.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Korea.

394.71 PLN
211.92 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.68 PLN (27.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.79 PLN (8.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Korea.

98.68 PLN
31.79 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.51 PLN (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.91 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in South Korea.

6.51 PLN
2.91 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 7.01 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Korea.

7.01 PLN
4.22 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.64 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.59 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in South Korea.

6.64 PLN
4.59 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.64 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.97 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36% lower in South Korea.

4.64 PLN
2.97 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.11 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 918.15 PLN (252.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 166.88 PLN (45.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Korea.

918.15 PLN
166.88 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.8 PLN (4.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in South Korea.

14.80 PLN
3.97 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 148.02 PLN (40.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.79 PLN (8.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in South Korea.

148.02 PLN
31.79 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.33 PLN (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.91 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in South Korea.

12.33 PLN
2.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.71 PLN (5.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.72 PLN (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in South Korea.

21.71 PLN
12.72 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 74.01 PLN (20.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 39.73 PLN (10.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Korea.

74.01 PLN
39.73 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 237.81 PLN (65.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 209.68 PLN (57.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in South Korea.

237.81 PLN
209.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 88.56 PLN (24.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 77.88 PLN (21.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in South Korea.

88.56 PLN
77.88 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.67 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 10944 PLN (3011.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3608 PLN (992.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67% lower in South Korea.

10 944 PLN
3 608 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 8165 PLN (2246.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2116 PLN (582.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in South Korea.

8 165 PLN
2 116 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 20332 PLN (5595.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9407 PLN (2588.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in South Korea.

20 332 PLN
9 407 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 13572 PLN (3734.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4745 PLN (1305.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65% lower in South Korea.

13 572 PLN
4 745 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.07 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 74857 PLN (20599.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 81187 PLN (22341.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

74 857 PLN
81 187 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 41629 PLN (11455.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 43080 PLN (11855.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

41 629 PLN
43 080 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.24 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14650 PLN (4031.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11820 PLN (3252.76 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 19.3% lower in South Korea.

14 650 PLN
11 820 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

581 PLN
190 PLN

Two stars

444 PLN
202 PLN

Three stars

464 PLN
261 PLN

Four stars

602 PLN
435 PLN

Five stars

1 532 PLN
1 019 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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