- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Iraq
- Jeonju
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeonju, South Korea compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeonju (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,421 (12,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,417 (6,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,000 (5,168 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,400 (2,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,800 (3,927 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,800 (2,894 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩3,500 (3,617 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Jeonju (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩400,000 (413,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩35,000 (36,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jeonju (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩35,000 (36,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,000 (82,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Jeonju (South Korea) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩20,000,000 (20,670,416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,300 (1,344 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩25,000 (25,838 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jeonju (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,000 (4,134 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (13,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jeonju (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩10,000 (10,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩5,000 (5,168 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (4,134 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
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 April 12, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.034
IQD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Jeonju (South Korea) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,150,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 685,152 Dinar
(₩662,930)
in Jeonju.
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