- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ukraine
- Gwangju
- Alchevs'k
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gwangju, South Korea compared to Alchevs'k, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gwangju (South Korea) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,317 (226₴) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,285 (152₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,481 (109₴) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,493 (60₴) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,264 (103₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,000 (73₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,167 (174₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,710 (163₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,500 (109₴) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,750 (42₴) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (485₴) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,400 (58₴) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,000 (73₴) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Gwangju (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (14,548₴) | 1,644₴ | + 785% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩400,000 (9,699₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩66,667 (1,616₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (14,548₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩400,000 (9,699₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩50,000 (1,212₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,000 (606₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,500 (255₴) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Gwangju (South Korea) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩27,522 (667₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩92,500 (2,243₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,000 (1,940₴) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 413% | |||
| Transportation in Gwangju (South Korea) is 413% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,542 (37₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩255,000 (6,183₴) | 100₴ | + 6083% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,752 (261₴) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Gwangju (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩10,000 (242₴) | 30₴ | + 708% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩50,000 (1,212₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (273₴) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,000 (121₴) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩8,118 (197₴) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (48₴) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (291₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gwangju (South Korea) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩26,267 (637₴) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (436₴) | - | - | |
| 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 | ₩40,000 (970₴) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,000 (170₴) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,435 (108₴) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,375 (82₴) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩39,914 (968₴) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,167 (77₴) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02425
UAH
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Gwangju (South Korea) is 160% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 12,463₴
(₩514,000)
in Gwangju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,800₴
in Alchevs'k.
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