- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Puerto Rico
- Chungju
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chungju, South Korea compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chungju (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 ($7) | $8 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩4,900 ($4.39) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.74 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.69 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.77 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.08 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $3.67 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.99 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.20 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $18 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,500 ($2.24) | $1.53 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.22 | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Chungju (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 ($897) | $980 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 ($448) | $632 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $248 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩500,000 ($448) | $618 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩400,000 ($359) | $485 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩200,000 ($179) | $106 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $44 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $275 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $77 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $13 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Chungju (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩80,000 ($72) | $40 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $37 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $81 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Chungju (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 ($1.26) | $0.62 | + 102% | |
| 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 | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Chungju (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $42 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 ($18) | $13 | + 37% | |
| 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 ($6) | $4.75 | + 32% | |
| 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 ($54) | $35 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 ($4.04) | $4.78 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00090
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 $2,731
(₩3,045,127)
in Chungju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,700
in Aguadilla.
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