- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ethiopia
- Suwon
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suwon, South Korea compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 61% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,809 (161 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,322 (130 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,583 (156 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,291 (47 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,000 (83 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (186 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 585% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,749 (180 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,915 (163 Birr) | 104 Birr | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,960 (82 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 477% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,797 (37 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩8,000 (165 Birr) | 246 Birr | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,250 (46 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,634 (34 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 136% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩764,612 (15,771 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 19,965 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (3,094 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (12,376 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 7,887 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩250,000 (5,157 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 360% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩32,085 (662 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩1,400,000 (28,877 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩160,000 (3,300 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 81 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 84 Birr | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 31% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩65,000 (1,341 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩34,500 (712 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩55,000 (1,134 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,004 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 | - | 914,614 Birr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (32 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 688 Birr | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 83% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,613 (116 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (206 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩10,000 (206 Birr) | 385 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 93 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (206 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,300 (68 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩5,500 (113 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,000 (206 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,915 (370 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,420 (359 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 220 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,829 (945 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (165 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (93 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 292% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (62 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 181% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.86 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩62,307 (1,285 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (93 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 413 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 100,021 Birr
(₩4,849,144)
in Suwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
91,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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