Cost of living in Anyang, South Korea vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anyang (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,358 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,253 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,574 (C$5.00) | C$5.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,270 (C$2.48) | C$1.98 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,103 (C$7) | C$4.48 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,457 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,343 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,251 (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,571 (C$7) | C$3.76 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,757 (C$1.92) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩47,400 (C$52) | C$19 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,228 (C$2.44) | C$2.48 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,154 (C$3.45) | C$1.93 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Anyang (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,300,000 (C$2,515) | C$2,136 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,500,000 (C$1,640) | C$1,241 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩203,143 (C$222) | C$133 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,000 (C$1,312) | C$1,120 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩600,000 (C$656) | C$806 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (C$164) | C$66 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩250,000 (C$273) | C$311 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (C$87) | C$97 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 (C$5.47) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 (C$22) | C$25 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Anyang (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,000 (C$93) | C$60 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 (C$74) | C$39 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,154 (C$89) | C$98 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 (C$219) | C$117 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Anyang (South Korea) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 (C$43,740) | C$22,935 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (C$1.53) | C$1.42 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩95,670 (C$105) | C$67 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Anyang (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,000 (C$2.19) | C$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (C$3.28) | C$22 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,000 (C$5.47) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (C$2.19) | C$3.11 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,000 (C$3.28) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,377 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Anyang (South Korea) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,210 (C$26) | C$52 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩24,000 (C$26) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩302,719 (C$331) | C$117 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,571 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,142 (C$4.53) | C$5.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (C$3.28) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩533,000 (C$583) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩30 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩100,000 (C$109) | C$35 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,821 (C$4.18) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Anyang (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,210 (₩6,593,316) in Anyang to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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