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 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,253 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,574 (C$5.18) | C$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,270 (C$2.57) | C$1.98 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,103 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,457 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,343 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,251 (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,571 (C$7) | C$3.76 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,757 (C$1.99) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩47,400 (C$54) | C$19 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,228 (C$2.52) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,154 (C$3.57) | C$1.93 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Anyang (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,300,000 (C$2,605) | C$2,136 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,500,000 (C$1,699) | C$1,241 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩203,143 (C$230) | C$133 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,000 (C$1,359) | C$1,120 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩600,000 (C$680) | C$806 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (C$170) | C$66 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩250,000 (C$283) | C$311 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (C$91) | C$97 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 (C$5.66) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 (C$23) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Anyang (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,000 (C$96) | C$60 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 (C$77) | C$39 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,154 (C$92) | C$98 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 (C$227) | C$117 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Anyang (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 (C$45,309) | C$22,935 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (C$1.59) | C$1.39 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩95,670 (C$108) | C$67 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Anyang (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,000 (C$2.27) | C$8 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (C$3.40) | C$22 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,000 (C$5.66) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (C$2.27) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,000 (C$3.40) | C$2.46 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,377 (C$16) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Anyang (South Korea) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,210 (C$27) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩24,000 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩302,719 (C$343) | C$117 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,571 (C$75) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (C$14) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,142 (C$4.69) | C$5.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (C$3.40) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩533,000 (C$604) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 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$113) | C$35 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,821 (C$4.33) | C$11 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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