- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- New Zealand
- Daejeon
- Christchurch
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Daejeon (South Korea) and Christchurch (New Zealand)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 28% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩7,125 (NZ$7.83) | NZ$16.93 | 54% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,525 (NZ$6.07) | NZ$9.04 | 33% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩6,000 (NZ$6.60) | NZ$8.86 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,967 (NZ$3.26) | NZ$2.51 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,433 (NZ$3.77) | NZ$3.78 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (NZ$5.50) | NZ$5.66 | 3% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,950 (NZ$9.84) | NZ$6.84 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,450 (NZ$4.89) | NZ$3.04 | 61% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (NZ$3.30) | NZ$3.41 | 3% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩1,233 (NZ$1.36) | NZ$4.70 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (NZ$22) | NZ$13.99 | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,633 (NZ$1.80) | NZ$2.84 | 37% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,000 (NZ$1.10) | NZ$2.81 | 61% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 23% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩1,000,000 (NZ$1,099) | NZ$1,443 | 24% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩85,000 (NZ$93) | NZ$161 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩26,500 (NZ$29) | NZ$66 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩750,000 (NZ$825) | NZ$871 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | NZ$194 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | NZ$13.40 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,333 (NZ$26) | NZ$16.25 | 58% |
| Clothes | 56% | ||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 56% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩60,000 (NZ$66) | NZ$116 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩20,000 (NZ$22) | NZ$59 | 62% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₩70,500 (NZ$78) | NZ$167 | 54% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₩47,000 (NZ$52) | NZ$131 | 61% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 28% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,000,000 (NZ$32,983) | NZ$43,531 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,789 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$2.17 | 9% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₩42,500 (NZ$47) | NZ$73 | 36% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₩4,092 (NZ$4.50) | NZ$27 | 84% |
| Personal Care | 55% | ||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 55% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩2,000 (NZ$2.20) | NZ$19.87 | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 (NZ$13.19) | NZ$8.41 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩3,000 (NZ$3.30) | NZ$4.43 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | NZ$5.84 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (NZ$2.20) | NZ$2.86 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,000 (NZ$1.10) | NZ$3.35 | 67% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (NZ$13.19) | NZ$21 | 38% |
| Entertainment | 50% | ||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 50% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩16,667 (NZ$18.32) | NZ$44 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,000 (NZ$17.59) | NZ$33 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩30,000 (NZ$33) | NZ$120 | 73% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩46,250 (NZ$51) | NZ$96 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,600 (NZ$7.26) | NZ$15 | 52% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,600 (NZ$5.06) | NZ$4.50 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩4,000 (NZ$4.40) | NZ$7.14 | 38% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩167,000 (NZ$184) | NZ$240 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩300 (NZ$0.33) | NZ$0.89 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩55,000 (NZ$60) | NZ$92 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₩2,875 (NZ$3.16) | NZ$15.79 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 704 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
NZ$2,500
in Christchurch
you would need to make just about NZ$1,667
(₩1,516,215)
in Daejeon.