Cost of living in Jeonju, South Korea compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeonju (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,421 ($11) | $10 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,417 ($5.79) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,000 ($4.51) | $3.31 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,400 ($2.16) | $0.70 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,800 ($3.43) | $2.60 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.59 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.53 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.27 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,800 ($2.52) | $1.75 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩3,500 ($3.16) | $1.79 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.57 | - | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Jeonju (South Korea) is 26% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩400,000 ($361) | $1,164 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩35,000 ($32) | $142 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $104 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $434 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $138 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Jeonju (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩35,000 ($32) | $40 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,000 ($72) | $93 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Jeonju (South Korea) is 2% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩20,000,000 ($18,034) | $20,708 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,300 ($1.17) | $0.61 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩25,000 ($23) | $28 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeonju (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.35 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $84 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.66 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.96 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,000 ($3.61) | $2.56 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.01 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 ($12) | $17 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeonju (South Korea) is 18% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩10,000 ($9) | $35 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $130 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩5,000 ($4.51) | $9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.97 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 ($3.61) | $4.00 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00090
USD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Jeonju (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,700
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,430
(₩3,804,302)
in Jeonju.
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