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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

EURKRWGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.19 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.87 EUR (3.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.46 EUR (7.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.87 EUR
6.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.9 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
2.90 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.94 EUR (13.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28 EUR (32.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.94 EUR
28.00 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.79 EUR (11.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.46 EUR (20.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.79 EUR
17.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.37 EUR (8.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.89 EUR (10.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.37 EUR
8.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.57 EUR (22.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.71 EUR (3.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in South Korea.

19.57 EUR
2.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.75 EUR (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.97 EUR (2.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in South Korea.

2.75 EUR
1.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.19 EUR (4.87 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.58 EUR (2.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in South Korea.

4.19 EUR
2.58 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.43 EUR (3.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.7 EUR (3.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in South Korea.

3.43 EUR
2.70 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.50 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.1 EUR (2.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.16 EUR
2.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.78 EUR (3.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.89 EUR
2.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.17 EUR (10.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.73 EUR (13.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.17 EUR
11.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.8 EUR (2.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 EUR
1.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.38 EUR (2.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.54 EUR
2.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.55 EUR (5.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.65 EUR
4.55 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.22 EUR (3.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.56 EUR (2.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 EUR
2.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.56 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.55 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in South Korea.

16.56 EUR
15.55 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.1 EUR (3.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.36 EUR (6.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.10 EUR
5.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in South Korea.

1.62 EUR
1.06 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.99 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 4.41 EUR (5.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.17 EUR (3.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in South Korea.

4.41 EUR
3.17 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.42 EUR (2.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in South Korea.

2.42 EUR
1.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.45 EUR (8.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.01 EUR (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in South Korea.

7.45 EUR
3.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.81 EUR (7.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.82 EUR (5.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in South Korea.

6.81 EUR
4.82 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (10.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.36 EUR (6.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in South Korea.

9.21 EUR
5.36 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.12 EUR (106.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48.17 EUR (55.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in South Korea.

92.12 EUR
48.17 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.03 EUR (26.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.23 EUR (8.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in South Korea.

23.03 EUR
7.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Korea.

1.52 EUR
0.66 EUR

Fuel

EURKRWGBPUSD

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 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Korea.

1.66 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in South Korea.

1.57 EUR
1.09 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Korea.

1.10 EUR
0.70 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.24 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 214.27 EUR (248.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.94 EUR (44.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in South Korea.

214.27 EUR
37.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Korea.

3.45 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.54 EUR (40.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.23 EUR (8.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in South Korea.

34.54 EUR
7.23 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in South Korea.

2.88 EUR
0.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.07 EUR (5.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.89 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43% lower in South Korea.

5.07 EUR
2.89 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 17.27 EUR (20.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.03 EUR (10.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in South Korea.

17.27 EUR
9.03 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.5 EUR (64.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.67 EUR (55.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in South Korea.

55.50 EUR
47.67 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.67 EUR (24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.7 EUR (20.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in South Korea.

20.67 EUR
17.70 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.74 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 2554 EUR (2965.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 820.25 EUR (952.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Korea.

2 554 EUR
820.25 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 1905 EUR (2212.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 481.07 EUR (558.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in South Korea.

1 905 EUR
481.07 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 4745 EUR (5509.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2138 EUR (2483.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Korea.

4 745 EUR
2 138 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 3167 EUR (3677.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1079 EUR (1252.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in South Korea.

3 167 EUR
1 079 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.04 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 17470 EUR (20284.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18456 EUR (21430.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

17 470 EUR
18 456 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 9715 EUR (11280.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9793 EUR (11371.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9 715 EUR
9 793 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.27 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3419 EUR (3969.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2687 EUR (3120.05 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 21.4% lower in South Korea.

3 419 EUR
2 687 EUR

Hotels

EURKRWGBPUSD

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

One star

138 EUR
45 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR
47.8 EUR

Three stars

110 EUR
61.9 EUR

Four stars

143 EUR
103 EUR

Five stars

363 EUR
242 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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