- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Turkey
- Suwon
- Bursa
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Suwon (South Korea) and Bursa (Turkey)
| Food | 18% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩7,000 (11.45TL) | 21TL | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,000 (8.18TL) | 9.69TL | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩7,000 (11.45TL) | 5.50TL | 108% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,000 (3.27TL) | 1.83TL | 78% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 3.50TL | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 3TL | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,000 (11.45TL) | 10.70TL | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,000 (8.18TL) | 2.88TL | 185% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,000 (9.82TL) | 2.75TL | 257% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩2,000 (3.27TL) | 2.99TL | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 30TL | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 2.13TL | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,000 (3.27TL) | 1.50TL | 118% |
| Housing | 39% | ||
| Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 39% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩900,000 (1,472TL) | 844TL | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (245TL) | 267TL | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩35,000 (57TL) | 55TL | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩1,400,000 (2,291TL) | 1,380TL | 66% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 8.50TL | - |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩65,000 (106TL) | 134TL | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩30,000 (49TL) | 73TL | 32% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | 203TL | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | 166TL | - |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Suwon (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 52,000TL | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,800 (2.94TL) | 3.86TL | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | 115TL | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 44TL | - |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 12% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩5,000 (8.18TL) | 12.50TL | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 8TL | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 2TL | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 4TL | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 23TL | - |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (25TL) | 45TL | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,000 (26TL) | 19TL | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 23TL | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩40,000 (65TL) | 110TL | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (13.09TL) | 16.67TL | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | 8TL | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩3,000 (4.91TL) | 7.33TL | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (327TL) | 250TL | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.75TL | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩40,000 (65TL) | 111TL | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | 7TL | - |
| TOTAL | 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2012.
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,637TL
(₩1,611,812)
in Suwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,500TL
in Bursa.