Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,699 (C$9) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,387 (C$6) | C$13 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,417 (C$6) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,861 (C$2.81) | C$2.41 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,763 (C$3.70) | C$4.70 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,328 (C$5.24) | C$3.95 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,725 (C$9) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,321 (C$6) | C$4.85 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,180 (C$3.13) | C$3.95 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,945 (C$1.91) | C$3.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,857 (C$21) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,884 (C$2.84) | C$2.68 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,161 (C$2.12) | C$2.16 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩957,143 (C$941) | C$2,300 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩885,366 (C$870) | C$1,599 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩125,714 (C$124) | C$120 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩506,034 (C$497) | C$1,347 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩443,293 (C$436) | C$985 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩97,368 (C$96) | C$69 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,155 (C$25) | C$60 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩583,333 (C$573) | C$311 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,000 (C$88) | C$140 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,625 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩22,500 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩77,500 (C$76) | C$70 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩64,750 (C$64) | C$41 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,838 (C$107) | C$105 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩102,500 (C$101) | C$120 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,500,000 (C$30,965) | C$24,609 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,695 (C$1.67) | C$1.69 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩57,600 (C$57) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,210 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,200 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,000 (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩12,000 (C$12) | C$6 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,313 (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,338 (C$9) | C$4.59 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,320 (C$3.26) | C$3.11 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (C$1.97) | C$3.02 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,308 (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Daejeon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,833 (C$20) | C$61 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 (C$16) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩310,000 (C$305) | C$118 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,333 (C$52) | C$97 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,714 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,650 (C$4.57) | C$4.71 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,938 (C$3.87) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩186 (C$0.18) | C$0.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,286 (C$68) | C$38 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,783 (C$3.72) | C$13 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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