- 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 | ₩8,506 (194₴) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,276 (143₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,251 (120₴) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,558 (58₴) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,370 (100₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,000 (69₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,000 (160₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,236 (142₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,000 (91₴) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,000 (46₴) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (457₴) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,368 (54₴) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,132 (72₴) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Gwangju (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩700,000 (15,996₴) | 1,644₴ | + 873% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩300,000 (6,855₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩153,538 (3,509₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩50,000 (1,143₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,000 (251₴) | - | - | |
| 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) | ₩37,968 (868₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩85,000 (1,942₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Gwangju (South Korea) is 10% 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 | ₩1,417 (32₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩10,000 (229₴) | 100₴ | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩8,691 (199₴) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Gwangju (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩10,000 (229₴) | 30₴ | + 662% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (257₴) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩8,118 (186₴) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (46₴) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,700 (245₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gwangju (South Korea) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩22,000 (503₴) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,279 (418₴) | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,000 (160₴) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,670 (107₴) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,500 (80₴) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩39,914 (912₴) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩2,500 (57₴) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.02285
UAH
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Gwangju (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 5,851₴
(₩256,027)
in Gwangju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,000₴
in Alchevs'k.
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