Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (C$5.41) | C$5.84 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (C$2.63) | C$1.85 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (C$14) | C$4.50 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (C$22) | C$10 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (C$5.86) | C$4.24 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (C$3.34) | C$3.76 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (C$1.82) | C$3.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (C$17) | C$18 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,203 (C$10) | C$2.48 | + 314% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (C$4.59) | C$1.93 | + 138% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,171,880 (C$1,305) | C$2,136 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (C$1,113) | C$1,241 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (C$212) | C$133 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (C$1,058) | C$1,120 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (C$835) | C$806 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (C$167) | C$66 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (C$61) | C$50 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (C$95) | C$322 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (C$111) | C$96 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 141% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (C$106) | C$61 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (C$111) | C$38 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (C$145) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (C$245) | C$112 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (C$27,835) | C$22,935 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (C$1.73) | C$1.39 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (C$68) | C$67 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (C$5.29) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (C$22) | C$77 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (C$11) | C$3.78 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (C$11) | C$4.28 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (C$8) | C$3.11 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (C$2.78) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (C$17) | C$50 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (C$18) | C$27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (C$121) | C$117 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (C$55) | C$94 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (C$13) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (C$5.01) | C$5.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$6 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (C$668) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (C$156) | C$36 | + 335% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (C$5.01) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 23, 2019.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,235 (₩6,498,335) in Bucheon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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