- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Bucheon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (C$16) | C$15 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (C$5.77) | C$5.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (C$2.80) | C$2.17 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (C$15) | C$4.84 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (C$23) | C$10 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (C$6) | C$4.00 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (C$3.56) | C$3.31 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (C$1.94) | C$3.07 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (C$18) | C$16 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (C$11) | C$2.51 | + 335% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (C$4.89) | C$2.07 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (C$1,390) | C$1,576 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (C$1,186) | C$1,122 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (C$225) | C$109 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (C$1,127) | C$1,019 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (C$890) | C$774 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (C$178) | C$66 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (C$65) | C$40 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (C$101) | C$377 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (C$119) | C$98 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (C$17) | C$23 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 156% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (C$113) | C$59 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (C$119) | C$40 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (C$154) | C$93 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (C$261) | C$92 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (C$29,661) | C$22,749 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (C$1.84) | C$1.26 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (C$95) | C$65 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (C$5.64) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (C$24) | C$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (C$12) | C$3.72 | + 219% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (C$12) | C$2.83 | + 319% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (C$8) | C$3.09 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (C$2.97) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (C$18) | C$46 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (C$129) | C$101 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (C$14) | C$9 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (C$5.34) | C$5.53 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (C$712) | C$549 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (C$166) | C$35 | + 373% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (C$5.34) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 270 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,500
(₩5,478,309)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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