- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United Arab Emirates
- Chungju
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chungju, South Korea compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chungju (South Korea) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 51 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩4,900 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Dirham 6 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 5.00 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.35 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,500 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 3.95 | - | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Chungju (South Korea) is 43% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (Dirham 3,293) | Dirham 6,248 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (Dirham 1,647) | Dirham 5,609 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 537 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩500,000 (Dirham 1,647) | Dirham 5,146 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩400,000 (Dirham 1,317) | Dirham 3,222 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩200,000 (Dirham 659) | Dirham 302 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 282 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,167 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 517 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chungju (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩80,000 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 203 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 191 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 284 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 290 | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Chungju (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 81,667 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 1.78 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 104 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chungju (South Korea) is in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 149 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 43 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chungju (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 152 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 67 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dirham 200 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 31 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩60,000 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 250 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chungju (South Korea) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,675
(₩4,455,927)
in Chungju.
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