- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Canada
- Bucheon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩3,000 (C$3.51) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,200 (C$2.58) | C$2.38 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩10,000 (C$12) | C$4.08 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$2.62 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,000 (C$16) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,000 (C$5.85) | C$3.73 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (C$3.51) | C$2.90 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,000 (C$1.17) | C$2.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,500 (C$1.76) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,000 (C$2.34) | C$1.76 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (C$937) | C$1,186 | - 21% | |
| 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$117 | - | |
| 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$392 | - | |
| 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$26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 6% 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$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 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$22,684 | - | |
| 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$8 | - 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$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.21 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$43 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,000 (C$22) | C$27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩18,000 (C$21) | C$84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩38,000 (C$44) | C$93 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,250 (C$4.98) | C$5.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.57 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩130,000 (C$152) | C$34 | + 348% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,688
(₩3,150,474)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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