- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Philippines
- Daejeon
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Daejeon (South Korea) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 47% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩7,125 (Php263) | Php293 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,525 (Php204) | Php143 | 43% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩6,000 (Php222) | Php91 | 145% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,967 (Php110) | Php71 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,433 (Php127) | Php67 | 91% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (Php185) | Php54 | 242% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,950 (Php331) | Php74 | 349% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,450 (Php165) | Php128 | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (Php111) | Php104 | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩1,233 (Php46) | Php42 | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (Php740) | Php488 | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,633 (Php60) | Php56 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,000 (Php37) | Php48 | 24% |
| Housing | 20% | ||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩1,000,000 (Php36,980) | Php47,941 | 23% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩85,000 (Php3,143) | Php6,393 | 51% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩26,500 (Php980) | Php2,489 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩750,000 (Php27,735) | Php39,300 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | Php5,800 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Php110 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,333 (Php863) | Php109 | 694% |
| Clothes | 44% | ||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 44% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩60,000 (Php2,219) | Php2,418 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩20,000 (Php740) | Php1,800 | 59% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₩70,500 (Php2,607) | Php4,000 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₩47,000 (Php1,738) | Php3,313 | 48% |
| Transportation | 41% | ||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 41% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,000,000 (Php1,109,395) | Php1,164,290 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,789 (Php66) | Php49 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₩42,500 (Php1,572) | Php643 | 144% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₩4,092 (Php151) | Php133 | 14% |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩2,000 (Php74) | Php132 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 (Php444) | Php143 | 210% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩3,000 (Php111) | Php81 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Php116 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (Php74) | Php77 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,000 (Php37) | Php83 | 55% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (Php444) | Php247 | 80% |
| Entertainment | 2% | ||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 2% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩16,667 (Php616) | Php792 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,000 (Php592) | Php376 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩30,000 (Php1,109) | Php2,891 | 62% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩46,250 (Php1,710) | Php2,050 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,600 (Php244) | Php198 | 23% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,600 (Php170) | Php123 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩4,000 (Php148) | Php61 | 144% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩167,000 (Php6,176) | Php7,854 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩300 (Php11.09) | Php6.70 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩55,000 (Php2,034) | Php2,364 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₩2,875 (Php106) | Php47 | 125% |
| TOTAL | 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,665 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines)
For example, you would need at least Php83,819
(₩2,266,621)
in Daejeon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Php78,125
in Manila.