- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ethiopia
- Suwon
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suwon, South Korea compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 62% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,809 (162 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,322 (131 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,583 (157 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,291 (47 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,000 (83 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (186 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 636% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,749 (181 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,915 (164 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,960 (82 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,797 (37 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩8,000 (166 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,250 (47 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,634 (34 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩715,310 (14,801 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 11,965 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (3,104 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (12,415 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 6,083 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩250,000 (5,173 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩32,085 (664 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩1,400,000 (28,969 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩160,000 (3,311 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 112 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩65,000 (1,345 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩34,500 (714 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩55,000 (1,138 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,804 Birr | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Suwon (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 911,373 Birr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (32 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 564 Birr | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,613 (116 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (207 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩10,000 (207 Birr) | 319 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 82 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (207 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 83 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,300 (68 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩5,500 (114 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,000 (207 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,915 (371 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,420 (360 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 165 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,829 (948 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (166 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (93 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 320% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (62 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 208% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (4,138 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩62,307 (1,289 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (93 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 73,077 Birr
(₩3,531,625)
in Suwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
63,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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