- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Anyang
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Anyang, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anyang (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,000 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,137 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,280 (C$5.87) | C$5.67 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,057 (C$2.29) | C$2.40 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩9,600 (C$11) | C$4.13 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$2.54 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,000 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,000 (C$10) | C$3.55 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,000 (C$4.45) | C$3.02 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,500 (C$1.67) | C$2.26 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,284 (C$2.54) | C$2.18 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,000 (C$3.33) | C$1.87 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Anyang (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩2,300,000 (C$2,556) | C$1,186 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,500,000 (C$1,667) | C$982 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩203,143 (C$226) | C$104 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,200,000 (C$1,334) | C$919 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩600,000 (C$667) | C$695 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (C$167) | C$64 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (C$33) | C$39 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩250,000 (C$278) | C$393 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (C$89) | C$111 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 (C$5.56) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 (C$22) | 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$94) | C$61 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 (C$76) | C$41 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,154 (C$90) | C$95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 (C$222) | C$87 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Anyang (South Korea) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 (C$44,458) | C$23,851 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (C$1.56) | C$1.19 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩95,670 (C$106) | C$47 | + 124% | |
| 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$2.22) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (C$3.33) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩5,000 (C$5.56) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (C$2.22) | C$3.16 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,000 (C$3.33) | C$2.53 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,377 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Anyang (South Korea) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,210 (C$27) | C$45 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩24,000 (C$27) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩302,719 (C$336) | C$84 | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,571 (C$74) | C$89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (C$13) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,142 (C$4.60) | C$5.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (C$3.33) | C$5.43 | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩30 (C$0.03) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩100,000 (C$111) | C$34 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,821 (C$4.25) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Anyang (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,488
(₩4,037,952)
in Anyang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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