- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Libya
- Changwon
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changwon, South Korea compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Changwon (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,425 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,667 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,075 (2.574 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩2,933 (3.639 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,500 (4.341 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,333 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,750 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩8,000 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,778 (3.446 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,333 (33 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,550 (3.163 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,500 (4.341 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Changwon (South Korea) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,000,000 (3,721 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (620 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩115,000 (143 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,500,000 (1,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (620 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (99 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,500 (33 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩725,000 (899 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (124 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,000 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (37 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Changwon (South Korea) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩90,000 (112 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩170,000 (211 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩137,500 (171 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩120,000 (149 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Changwon (South Korea) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,000,000 (43,415 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,570 (1.947 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,653 (83 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Changwon (South Korea) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,000 (3.721 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,820 (2.258 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,750 (2.171 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Changwon (South Korea) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩28,250 (35 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,250 (57 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,200 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,250 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,900 (4.838 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩51,667 (64 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,167 (3.928 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changwon (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 13,515 Dinar
(₩10,895,428)
in Changwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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