- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Anyang
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Anyang, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anyang (South Korea) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,000 (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,137 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,057 (C$2.40) | C$2.38 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩9,600 (C$11) | C$4.08 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$2.62 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,000 (C$11) | C$3.73 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,000 (C$4.68) | C$2.90 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,500 (C$1.75) | C$2.89 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,284 (C$2.67) | C$2.31 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,000 (C$3.51) | C$1.76 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Anyang (South Korea) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩2,300,000 (C$2,689) | C$1,186 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,500,000 (C$1,753) | C$982 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩180,000 (C$210) | C$117 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,200,000 (C$1,403) | C$919 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩600,000 (C$701) | C$695 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (C$175) | C$64 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (C$35) | C$39 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩250,000 (C$292) | C$392 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (C$94) | C$111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 (C$5.84) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Anyang (South Korea) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,000 (C$99) | C$61 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 (C$79) | C$41 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,154 (C$95) | C$95 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 (C$234) | C$87 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Anyang (South Korea) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 (C$46,759) | C$22,684 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (C$1.64) | C$1.19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩95,670 (C$112) | C$47 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Anyang (South Korea) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,000 (C$2.34) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (C$3.51) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩5,000 (C$5.84) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (C$2.34) | C$3.21 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,000 (C$3.51) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,728 (C$16) | C$19 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Anyang (South Korea) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,210 (C$28) | C$43 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩24,000 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩302,719 (C$354) | C$84 | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩100,000 (C$117) | C$93 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (C$14) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,421 (C$5.17) | C$5.44 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (C$3.51) | C$5.57 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩30 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,637 (C$4.25) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Anyang (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,604
(₩3,938,823)
in Anyang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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