Cost of living in Daejeon, South Korea compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 36% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,444 ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,300 ($5.85) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,417 ($5.96) | $3.25 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,111 ($2.89) | $0.72 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,491 ($3.24) | $2.60 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,967 ($5.54) | $2.49 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,725 ($8) | $4.93 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,321 ($5.87) | $3.00 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,180 ($2.95) | $1.22 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,945 ($1.81) | $1.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,857 ($19) | $8 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,689 ($2.50) | $1.82 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,086 ($1.94) | $1.81 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩866,667 ($805) | $1,164 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩639,200 ($594) | $992 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩122,905 ($114) | $138 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩462,500 ($430) | $806 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩462,500 ($430) | $650 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩89,927 ($84) | $117 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩24,053 ($22) | $36 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩589,438 ($548) | $434 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,000 ($84) | $134 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,456 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,790 ($20) | $18 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 41% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,635 ($77) | $40 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩65,435 ($61) | $44 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,558 ($101) | $68 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,360 ($89) | $93 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 78% 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 ($29,498) | $20,708 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,720 ($1.60) | $0.59 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,192 ($61) | $28 | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,792 ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,073 ($5.64) | $5.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,794 ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 ($14) | $87 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 ($11) | $6 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,336 ($5.89) | $3.78 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,036 ($7) | $4.71 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,402 ($3.16) | $2.34 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,153 ($2.00) | $1.95 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,448 ($10) | $16 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 4% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩22,563 ($21) | $37 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 ($15) | $22 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩191,874 ($178) | $114 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩50,755 ($47) | $40 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,249 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,640 ($4.31) | $3.97 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,233 ($3.93) | $4.00 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩182 ($0.17) | $0.10 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,286 ($64) | $35 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,450 ($3.20) | $7 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00093
USD
/
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Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,943
(₩4,244,308)
in Daejeon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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