- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Bucheon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩3,000 (C$3.31) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,200 (C$2.43) | C$2.40 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩10,000 (C$11) | C$4.13 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$2.54 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,000 (C$15) | C$9 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,000 (C$5.52) | C$3.55 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (C$3.31) | C$3.02 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,000 (C$1.10) | C$2.26 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,500 (C$1.66) | C$2.18 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,000 (C$2.21) | C$1.87 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (C$884) | C$1,186 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$982 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$104 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$919 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | C$39 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$393 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$61 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩40,000 (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$95 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$87 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$23,851 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.19 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$47 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$2.88 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.16 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.53 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,000 (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩18,000 (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩38,000 (C$42) | C$89 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,250 (C$4.70) | C$5.72 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.43 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩130,000 (C$144) | C$34 | + 319% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,740
(₩3,384,779)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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