Cost of living in Daejeon, South Korea compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 25% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,845 ($5.13) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,285 ($5.51) | $3.24 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,058 ($2.68) | $0.71 | + 277% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,467 ($3.04) | $2.60 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,197 ($5.43) | $2.71 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,918 ($8) | $5.38 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,020 ($5.28) | $3.27 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,167 ($2.78) | $1.23 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,912 ($1.68) | $1.75 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,061 ($18) | $8 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,605 ($2.28) | $1.97 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,154 ($1.89) | $1.84 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 32% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩802,513 ($704) | $1,164 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩639,200 ($561) | $992 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩122,905 ($108) | $145 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩525,191 ($461) | $806 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,614 ($500) | $650 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩89,927 ($79) | $112 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩24,053 ($21) | $36 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩589,438 ($517) | $429 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,543 ($95) | $139 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,456 ($7) | $10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,790 ($19) | $15 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 30% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,635 ($72) | $40 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩65,435 ($57) | $44 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,558 ($95) | $68 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,360 ($84) | $93 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,753,900 ($27,845) | $20,708 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,736 ($1.52) | $0.54 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,192 ($58) | $28 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩8,091 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 37% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,073 ($5.33) | $5.39 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,794 ($9) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 ($13) | $87 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 ($11) | $6 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,336 ($5.56) | $3.57 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,036 ($7) | $5.12 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,402 ($2.98) | $4.76 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,153 ($1.89) | $1.91 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,448 ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩22,563 ($20) | $39 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,335 ($15) | $22 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩191,874 ($168) | $111 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩50,755 ($45) | $40 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,249 ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,640 ($4.07) | $3.97 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,233 ($3.71) | $4.00 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩185,708 ($163) | $127 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩182 ($0.16) | $0.10 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩95,136 ($83) | $35 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,566 ($3.13) | $7 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 515 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,392
(₩3,867,866)
in Daejeon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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