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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 2.89 EUR (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.69 EUR (7.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.89 EUR
6.69 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.67 EUR
3.00 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.03 EUR (14.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.96 EUR (33.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.03 EUR
28.96 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.86 EUR (11.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.06 EUR (21.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.86 EUR
18.06 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.42 EUR (8.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.19 EUR (10.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.42 EUR
9.19 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.72 EUR (23.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.8 EUR (3.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Korea.

19.72 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.77 EUR (3.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in South Korea.

2.77 EUR
2.04 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.22 EUR (4.94 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in South Korea.

4.22 EUR
2.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (4.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in South Korea.

3.46 EUR
2.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.30 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.17 EUR
2.18 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.90 EUR
2.87 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.23 EUR (10.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.13 EUR (14.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.23 EUR
12.13 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.51 EUR
1.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.55 EUR
2.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.71 EUR (5.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.67 EUR
4.71 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.33 EUR (3.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR
3.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.65 EUR (3.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.16 EUR
2.65 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.43 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.43 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in South Korea.

16.43 EUR
15.43 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.12 EUR (3.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.55 EUR (6.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.12 EUR
5.55 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in South Korea.

1.64 EUR
1.10 EUR

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 4.44 EUR (5.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.27 EUR (3.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in South Korea.

4.44 EUR
3.27 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.44 EUR (2.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in South Korea.

2.44 EUR
1.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.51 EUR (8.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.11 EUR (3.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in South Korea.

7.51 EUR
3.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.86 EUR (8.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.98 EUR (5.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in South Korea.

6.86 EUR
4.98 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.28 EUR (10.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.54 EUR (6.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in South Korea.

9.28 EUR
5.54 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.81 EUR (108.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.83 EUR (58.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Korea.

92.81 EUR
49.83 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.2 EUR (27.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.47 EUR (8.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Korea.

23.20 EUR
7.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Korea.

1.53 EUR
0.69 EUR

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 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

1.65 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in South Korea.

1.56 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Korea.

1.09 EUR
0.70 EUR

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 215.89 EUR (252.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 39.24 EUR (45.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Korea.

215.89 EUR
39.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.48 EUR (4.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in South Korea.

3.48 EUR
0.93 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.8 EUR (40.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.47 EUR (8.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in South Korea.

34.80 EUR
7.47 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.9 EUR (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in South Korea.

2.90 EUR
0.69 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.1 EUR (5.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.99 EUR (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in South Korea.

5.10 EUR
2.99 EUR

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 17.4 EUR (20.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.34 EUR (10.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Korea.

17.40 EUR
9.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.92 EUR (65.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.3 EUR (57.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in South Korea.

55.92 EUR
49.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.82 EUR (24.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.31 EUR (21.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in South Korea.

20.82 EUR
18.31 EUR

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 2573 EUR (3011.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 848.41 EUR (992.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67% lower in South Korea.

2 573 EUR
848.41 EUR

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 1920 EUR (2246.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 497.59 EUR (582.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in South Korea.

1 920 EUR
497.59 EUR

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 4781 EUR (5595.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2212 EUR (2588.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in South Korea.

4 781 EUR
2 212 EUR

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 3191 EUR (3734.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1116 EUR (1305.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65% lower in South Korea.

3 191 EUR
1 116 EUR

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 17601 EUR (20599.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19090 EUR (22341.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

17 601 EUR
19 090 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9788 EUR (11455.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10130 EUR (11855.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

9 788 EUR
10 130 EUR

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 3445 EUR (4031.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2779 EUR (3252.76 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 19.3% lower in South Korea.

3 445 EUR
2 779 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

137 EUR
44.7 EUR

Two stars

104 EUR
47.4 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
61.4 EUR

Four stars

142 EUR
102 EUR

Five stars

360 EUR
240 EUR

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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