Cost of living in Changwon (South Korea) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Changwon (South Korea) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Changwon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,471 (3,837 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,640 (2,554 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,500 (2,944 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,249 (1,018 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,232 (1,464 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,500 (1,585 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,255 (6,003 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,750 (3,510 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩8,000 (3,623 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 480% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,576 (1,167 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩23,662 (10,717 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,550 (1,155 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,500 (1,585 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 462% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Changwon (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Changwon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,290,240 (1,037,238 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩500,000 (226,447 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩115,000 (52,083 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,500,000 (679,342 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩427,922 (193,804 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩65,860 (29,828 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩26,500 (12,002 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩725,000 (328,349 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (45,289 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,000 (4,982 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (13,587 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Changwon (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩90,000 (40,761 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩97,442 (44,131 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩122,479 (55,470 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩120,000 (54,347 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Changwon (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,000,000 (15,851,316 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (693 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩67,500 (30,570 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,549 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Changwon (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Changwon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,000 (1,359 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,160 Franc | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (9,058 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 3,618 Franc | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (4,529 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (2,717 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,975 (894 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,750 (793 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (5,888 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Changwon (South Korea) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Changwon | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩28,250 (12,794 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,631 (8,438 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,250 (20,946 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,471 (3,384 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,855 (2,199 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,990 (1,807 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩51,667 (23,400 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,167 (1,434 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 65% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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