- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United States
- Daejeon
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Daejeon (South Korea) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 36% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩7,125 ($6.28) | $14.45 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,525 ($4.87) | $7.52 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩6,000 ($5.29) | $5.55 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,967 ($2.61) | $2.86 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,433 ($3.03) | $3.59 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 ($4.41) | $5.12 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,950 ($7.89) | $6.55 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,450 ($3.92) | $4.61 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 ($2.64) | $5.25 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩1,233 ($1.09) | $3.04 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 ($17.62) | $16.99 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,633 ($1.44) | $2.42 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,000 ($0.88) | $3.01 | 71% |
| Housing | 69% | ||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 69% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩1,000,000 ($881) | $3,654 | 76% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩85,000 ($75) | $163 | 54% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩26,500 ($23) | $55 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩750,000 ($661) | $779 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $191 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $13.49 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,333 ($21) | $21 | 4% |
| Clothes | 48% | ||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 48% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩60,000 ($53) | $61 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩20,000 ($17.62) | $42 | 58% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₩70,500 ($62) | $97 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₩47,000 ($41) | $125 | 67% |
| Transportation | 46% | ||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 46% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,000,000 ($26,436) | $32,527 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,789 ($1.58) | $1.07 | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₩42,500 ($37) | $107 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₩4,092 ($3.61) | $16.83 | 79% |
| Personal Care | 65% | ||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 65% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩2,000 ($1.76) | $15.39 | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 ($10.57) | $8.13 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩3,000 ($2.64) | $5.28 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6.14 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 ($1.76) | $4.50 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,000 ($0.88) | $4.32 | 80% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 ($10.57) | $32 | 67% |
| Entertainment | 56% | ||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩16,667 ($14.69) | $51 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,000 ($14.10) | $26 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩30,000 ($26) | $311 | 92% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩46,250 ($41) | $114 | 64% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,600 ($5.82) | $14.15 | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,600 ($4.05) | $4.49 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩4,000 ($3.52) | $6.21 | 43% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩167,000 ($147) | $157 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩300 ($0.26) | $0.34 | 22% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩55,000 ($48) | $104 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₩2,875 ($2.53) | $12.45 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,425 prices entered by 882 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $5,484
(₩6,222,845)
in Daejeon.