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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.35 EUR (2.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.15 EUR (5.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.35 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.47 EUR (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.97 EUR (3.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.47 EUR
2.97 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.11 EUR (13.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.26 EUR (38.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.11 EUR
35.26 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.45 EUR (11.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.26 EUR (13.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.45 EUR
12.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.88 EUR (8.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.63 EUR (9.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.88 EUR
8.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.27 EUR (16.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.76 EUR (3.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in South Korea.

15.27 EUR
2.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.32 EUR (2.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.75 EUR (1.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in South Korea.

2.32 EUR
1.75 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.02 EUR (3.33 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.09 EUR (3.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.02 EUR
3.09 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.76 EUR (3.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.97 EUR (2.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in South Korea.

2.76 EUR
1.97 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

26.81 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.01 EUR (1.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.91 EUR (2.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.01 EUR
1.91 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.35 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.52 EUR (2.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 EUR
2.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.29 EUR (8.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.21 EUR (10.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.29 EUR
9.21 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.77 EUR (1.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 EUR
1.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.28 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.45 EUR (2.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.28 EUR
2.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.31 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.01 EUR (5.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.31 EUR
5.01 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.29 EUR (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.07 EUR (3.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.29 EUR
3.07 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.1 EUR (2.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.9 EUR (3.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.10 EUR
2.90 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.41 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.35 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in South Korea.

17.41 EUR
16.35 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.81 EUR (3.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.03 EUR (5.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.81 EUR
5.03 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.34 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.85 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in South Korea.

1.34 EUR
0.85 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2 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 3.98 EUR (4.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.19 EUR (3.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in South Korea.

3.98 EUR
3.19 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.09 EUR (2.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.21 EUR (1.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in South Korea.

2.09 EUR
1.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.97 EUR (7.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.45 EUR (2.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in South Korea.

6.97 EUR
2.45 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.8 EUR (6.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.29 EUR (4.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26% lower in South Korea.

5.80 EUR
4.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.13 EUR (8.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.9 EUR (5.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Korea.

8.13 EUR
4.90 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.26 EUR (89.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.38 EUR (45.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in South Korea.

81.26 EUR
41.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.41 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.52 EUR (6.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in South Korea.

17.41 EUR
5.52 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.6 EUR (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.65 EUR (0.72 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in South Korea.

1.60 EUR
0.65 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.62 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.98 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in South Korea.

1.64 EUR
0.98 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.09 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31% lower in South Korea.

1.58 EUR
1.09 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.27 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.7 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in South Korea.

1.27 EUR
0.70 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.93 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 182.84 EUR (201.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.71 EUR (37.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in South Korea.

182.84 EUR
33.71 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.02 EUR (3.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.8 EUR (0.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in South Korea.

3.02 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.43 EUR (36.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.28 EUR (9.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in South Korea.

33.43 EUR
8.28 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.97 EUR (2.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.67 EUR (0.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66% lower in South Korea.

1.97 EUR
0.67 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.64 EUR (5.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.33 EUR (2.57 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in South Korea.

4.64 EUR
2.33 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 13.93 EUR (15.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.58 EUR (9.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in South Korea.

13.93 EUR
8.58 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.33 EUR (54.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.97 EUR (47.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in South Korea.

49.33 EUR
42.97 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.48 EUR (14.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.92 EUR (16.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.48 EUR
14.92 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.41 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 2373 EUR (2620.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 602.85 EUR (665.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in South Korea.

2 373 EUR
602.85 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 1682 EUR (1857.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 471.48 EUR (520.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 72% lower in South Korea.

1 682 EUR
471.48 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 4229 EUR (4670.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2194 EUR (2423.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in South Korea.

4 229 EUR
2 194 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 2853 EUR (3150.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1351 EUR (1492.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in South Korea.

2 853 EUR
1 351 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.17 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 13960 EUR (15417.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17327 EUR (19135.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

13 960 EUR
17 327 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 8522 EUR (9412 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9040 EUR (9983.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

8 522 EUR
9 040 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.65 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3521 EUR (3888.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2138 EUR (2361.32 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 39.3% lower in South Korea.

3 521 EUR
2 138 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

145 EUR
47.3 EUR

Two stars

111 EUR
50.2 EUR

Three stars

116 EUR
65 EUR

Four stars

150 EUR
108 EUR

Five stars

382 EUR
254 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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