Cost of living comparison
South Korea is 15.0% cheaper than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 51.9% less in South Korea
- Groceries
-
pay 0.8% more in South Korea
- Transportation
-
pay 5.3% less in South Korea
- Housing
-
pay 56.8% less in South Korea
- Childcare
-
pay 60.8% more in South Korea
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 35.6% less in South Korea
- Clothing
-
pay 17.3% less in South Korea
The cost of childcare and groceries in South Korea are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and transportation are lower in South Korea.
If you lived in South Korea instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 51.9% less for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$6.16
₩8,495
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$5.24
₩7,225
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$1.47
₩2,030
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.79
₩1,092
|
|
pay 0.8% more for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$3.08
₩4,243
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$5.40
₩7,454
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$7.46
₩10,286
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$2.76
₩3,803
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$3.32
₩4,580
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$3.17
₩4,369
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$1.49
₩2,053
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$2.53
₩3,491
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.41
₩3,330
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.82
₩2,517
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.21
₩1,668
|
|
pay 5.3% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$4.39
₩6,058
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$45.32
₩62,498
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$27,023.07
₩37,269,131
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$8.17
₩11,270
|
|
pay 56.8% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$17.65
₩24,348
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$426.93
₩588,807
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$328.41
₩452,934
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$111.42
₩153,670
|
|
pay 60.8% more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$373.40
₩514,979
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$22,907.58
₩31,593,212
|
|
pay 35.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$3.09
₩4,267
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$3.39
₩4,674
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$3.21
₩4,433
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$45.71
₩63,043
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$10.10
₩13,927
|
|
pay 17.3% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$60.70
₩83,721
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$44.52
₩61,404
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$72.99
₩100,668
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$93.73
₩129,269
|
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