- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Puerto Rico
- Chungju
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chungju, South Korea compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chungju (South Korea) is 3% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩4,900 ($4.58) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.32 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.72 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.63 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.77 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $3.50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.26 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.00 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,500 ($2.34) | $1.28 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.13 | - | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Chungju (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 ($935) | $1,135 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 ($467) | $652 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $283 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩500,000 ($467) | $602 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩400,000 ($374) | $472 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩200,000 ($187) | $100 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $50 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $300 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $107 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $19 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Chungju (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩80,000 ($75) | $37 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $80 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $75 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Chungju (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 ($1.31) | $0.62 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chungju (South Korea) is in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $43 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.74 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.99 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.99 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $12 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Chungju (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $42 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 ($19) | $13 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $18 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $57 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,000 ($7) | $4.75 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $1.94 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩60,000 ($56) | $28 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 ($4.21) | $4.78 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00093
USD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Chungju (South Korea) is about the same as in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $3,586
(₩3,835,683)
in Chungju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Aguadilla.
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