- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ethiopia
- Suwon
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suwon, South Korea compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 98% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,167 (183 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (153 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,583 (193 Birr) | 170 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,291 (58 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩2,600 (66 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (229 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 776% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,749 (223 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,915 (202 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,960 (101 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 590% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,000 (51 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩8,000 (204 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,250 (57 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,634 (42 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 165% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩764,612 (19,486 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 18,922 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (3,823 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (15,291 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 10,556 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩250,000 (6,371 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩32,085 (818 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩900,000 (22,936 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩160,000 (4,078 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 95 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 179 Birr | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩65,000 (1,657 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩34,500 (879 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩62,500 (1,593 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,025 Birr | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Suwon (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 754,439 Birr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,510 (38 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 645 Birr | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 76% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,613 (143 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (255 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (255 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 94 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,150 (80 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩5,500 (140 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩9,000 (229 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 23% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,915 (457 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (459 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,980 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,829 (1,168 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (204 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,750 (121 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 280% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,333 (85 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 180% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩62,307 (1,588 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (115 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 579 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 129,234 Birr
(₩5,071,023)
in Suwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
115,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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