Cost of living in South Korea vs South Africa

Hello Family 😅🙌🏾!
First and foremost I’d like to thank you all for watching, subscribing, commenting and most importantly reaching out to me. You know I’m always here to answer to any questions you have regarding teaching in Asia and my experiences.
In this video I compare the cost of living in South Korea to South Africa. I cover:
1. How much you’d pay for deductions ( based on teachers salary)
2. Expenses
3. Savings
4. Groceries
I hope that this video gives you a better understanding of the cost of living in South Korea. Please be sure to ask me anything if you need clarity. If you want me to do a video on something you want to know about please mention it in the comment section. And don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t. 😊
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[@SiberiaNamja]

Very true!! Expenses and savings must be some of the most valuable info! Thanks for sharing your insight🤗🥰

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Thank you for watching. You welcome 🥰🤗

[@ledivinematarutse9874]

Trust Rea to give you CONTENT when she releases new videos 🤲🏽 I had missed watching your videos 🥺 you literally make me feel like I’m there with you seeing everything. Super informative and I LOVED IT! 🥰 I know the day I visit, you’ll be the first person I get hold of. I’ve already told my parents that I’m going to South Korea to teach English after my first degree and I have your channel to use as reference 😂

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Heeeeey! 😭😭😭😭😭 your comments always make me emotional thank you sooo sooo much for the support and watching! I’m glad you learned a thing or two from my little bit of experience! Listen cooome to Korea hopefully I’ll still be here! 😄😄😄❤️❤️

[@allyshiatheologo8505]

I decided to make a little list with everything that was said in the vid so that everyone who sees it can fully understand. When I googled I saw that salaries start anywhere around 2.2M per month. Tax 2 200 000 ÷ 100 x 3,3 = 72 600 2 200 000 - 72 600 = 2 127 400 won *R25 887 2 127 400 salary - 50 000 ( to 60 000) health insurance = 2 077 400 - 50 000 gas (highest amount - winter) - 10 000 electric = 2 017 400 - 74 000 grocery (up to 300 000) = 1 943 400 - 300 000 eating/ going out = 1 643 400 - 1 000 000 savings (up to 1.2M) = 643 400 Public transport is affordable. Groceries are expensive. Eating out is more affordable. Some stores (no brand) are cheaper then others for essentials. Groceries from 74 000 to 300 000 Savings: [ she stats that she's saving up to 1M to 1.2M every month] *1M - R 12 170,78 *1.2M - R14 604,93 The total amount of expenses every month fallowing her video will be 494 000 won excluding her savings.

[@realebogapetlele6713]

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[@allyshiatheologo8505]

@@realebogapetlele6713 hahah it's no problem, I really wanna go to Korea after I get my degree. For travel and saving up money as I think most people do😅 so putting everything you've said and and what I've her from other SA youtubers I did the calculations and decided I should share🤷‍♀️❤️

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[@realebogapetlele6713]

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[@yelenarenee8144]

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[@realebogapetlele6713]

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[@luyandantshona1095]

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[@vlogsbyvixy]

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[@realebogapetlele6713]

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[@Problematic_TV]

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[@realebogapetlele6713]

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[@realebogapetlele6713]

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[@realebogapetlele6713]

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[@sweetness.shongwe6612]

Hey Rea great video! I’m currently doing my Bed and I want to know if it’s advisable to go to Korea straight after University without any experience whatsoever ?

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Hi!!! Well I came here straight after varsity no working experience.... I think it’s a nice transition into adulting... I have been able to make clear decisions about my future by just being away from home without any pressure from anyone and being in a new environment opens your eyes to different possibilities! So let nothing hold you back and allll the best 😉

[@sweetness.shongwe6612]

@@realebogapetlele6713 thank you so much for your response! All the best on your journey as you continue to learn and grow.

[@natashavanrooyen7680]

Thank you for this. 💜🌺💜 As a (mature) Professional woman, I'm expected to move to Korea in 2023 for work. It's completely new to me. I'm not quite freaking out, yet. But I'm reaching the inevitable Freak Out, soon. I'm learning the language as a super big priority. There's no way I'm gonna get caught out not understanding what the local office gossip girl is saying. Your content here is super invaluable to me as a South African woman. I want to focus on my work while there. And I've joined an online network of Korean professionals. BUT I'm shocked (and more than a little weirded-out) at the attention I'm getting from the YOUNG Korean men driving me nuts with 'Friend' requests. And the older men wanting to know if I knit (!?). Seriously?? (And yes, I knit.) And I'm thinking... God, let me sort out how to read a bus stop sign or stock my refrigerator first, before I even think about looking at any man! Why is this so stressful?

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Hi ma’am. Thank you for the comment and I’m glad you could find value in my content. I just want to say going to a new country for anyone is daunting for everyone however you’ll find that Korea is probably the best decision you have ever made in your life. It should be easy to navigate through Korea using apps like Naver and Kakao Map as you are able to type in English where you would like to go. As for food, there are convenient and department stores every where. Most food items are written in English or they have pictures on. If you aren’t certain you can just use an app called Papago or google translate take a picture and translate the food items. Lastly most Koreans know basic English, therefore should you get lost or need assistance you can always ask a friendly looking Korean and most will be glad to help you. If you’d like I can recommend you free online Korean classes that can get you going. Take in the moment and embrace the opportunity !!! All the best

[@natashavanrooyen7680]

@@realebogapetlele6713 You're just awesome. Thanks for your fab info and very kind reply. (I would appreciate the recommendation, yes!) Sending warm wishes your way! 💐 Sending

[@DrWainkwa]

Good content. Quite informative. Am a content creator too.

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️

[@zwaiii7572]

Yessss a South African living in Korea 😭😩🙌🏾

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Yes!!! 🥺 there are plenty of South Africans here ❤️🥰

[@zwaiii7572]

@@realebogapetlele6713 I don’t live in Korea but I wanted to hear the difference Culture experience from a South African creator living in Korea

[@shirleytshimange2055]

Your accent mama 😭😍... is it me or You've got an accent now?

[@keabetsweknkele9531]

It's the Korea glow it radiates in her esophagus too 😍😍

[@shirleytshimange2055]

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[@realebogapetlele6713]

You too are funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I don’t even pay attention to how I speak anymore cause even I am confused 😂🙈 but thank you so much for watching you are the best! 😂😂

[@shirleytshimange2055]

@@realebogapetlele6713 Yeahp, it's definitely an accent. 😂 You are welcome 😊

[@sandemikekeera8777]

Im going to leave middle school but one problem Iwant to go to Souel international school plz give me advise wat i should take and prices for different things to bring

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Hi thank you for the comment I’ll make a video on this next week then write it out for you send it via this comment ❤️

[@yolanda3093]

Hii, I'm from South Africa and I want to move to South Korea. I want to make a living there, but I don't know if it's worth it. Could someone please help me decide? Because it's my dream to go. Love your videos 💖

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Hi so sorry for the late reply. Uhm well I guess you need to evaluate what is important for you. Living in Korea can be stressful considering cultural differences / language barriers. But I guess you can overcome those things. It’s a lovely country and you get to meet people from all over the world. For me personally I don’t see it being a home for me maybe because of the fact that you are constantly reminded you are not from here. But we are all different id say come here for a while ( a year) experience and then decide.

[@yolanda3093]

Thank you so much♥️

[@yolanda3093]

Question: how much money will i need if i want to stay in sk for a year?

[@realebogapetlele6713]

@@yolanda3093 well I don’t know it would oviasly depend on how you spend for at least I know 400 00 Korean won to get by the month without entertainment which is R5000 it could be more or less for you

[@berkodanso2345]

How do I get a teaching job in Korea?

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Hi We’ll there are different ways on how to go about it I used an agency called DXT Employ You can use this link: dxtemploy.com And all the best with the process 🙌🏾

[@taahira2562]

@@realebogapetlele6713 hi love your videos! I just wanted to ask what the requirements are for dxt to teach ? Like do they require a certain bachelors degree or is any one applicable? Thank you

[@tintjiesemzansi4072]

@@taahira2562 You need any BA degree and a police Clearance. You then have to get the degree verified by SAQA and then have them (saqa letter and pcc) apostilled by DIRCO

[@taahira2562]

@@tintjiesemzansi4072 thank you 😊

[@Buhle_Angela]

Soooo...can you speak Korean??

[@realebogapetlele6713]

Well not really just a few phrases

[@Buhle_Angela]

@@realebogapetlele6713 and you still know more than me😂😂

[@user-fx6km7ej1x]

The two souths HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA SOUTH korea SOUTH africa

[@realebogapetlele6713]

😂😂 great observation !