- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Greece
- Daejeon
- Alexandroupoli
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daejeon, South Korea compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,444 (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,300 (€4.79) | €6 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,417 (€4.88) | €5.46 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,111 (€2.37) | €1.14 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,491 (€2.65) | €5.97 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,967 (€4.54) | €1.61 | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,725 (€7) | €5.87 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,321 (€4.81) | €3.58 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,180 (€2.42) | €1.67 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,945 (€1.48) | €0.95 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,857 (€16) | €6 | + 144% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,689 (€2.04) | €2.69 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,086 (€1.59) | €0.89 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 21% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩866,667 (€659) | €386 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩639,200 (€486) | €282 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩122,905 (€93) | €127 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩462,500 (€352) | €276 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩462,500 (€352) | €225 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩89,927 (€68) | €117 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩24,053 (€18) | €27 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩589,438 (€448) | €500 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,000 (€68) | €60 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,456 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,790 (€17) | €8 | + 119% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,635 (€63) | €98 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩65,435 (€50) | €21 | + 134% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,558 (€83) | €82 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,360 (€73) | €67 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,753,900 (€24,146) | €25,472 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,720 (€1.31) | €1.58 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,192 (€50) | €40 | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,792 (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 3% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,073 (€4.62) | €4.66 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,794 (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (€11) | €24 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 (€9) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,336 (€4.82) | €3.00 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,036 (€6) | €4.29 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,402 (€2.59) | €2.74 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,153 (€1.64) | €3.84 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,448 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 32% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩22,563 (€17) | €23 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 (€13) | €16 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩191,874 (€146) | €23 | + 540% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩50,755 (€39) | €35 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,249 (€5.51) | €9 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,640 (€3.53) | €3.37 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,233 (€3.22) | €3.74 | - 14% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩182 (€0.14) | €1.00 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,286 (€53) | €33 | + 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,450 (€2.62) | €4.00 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is about the same as in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,119
(₩1,470,895)
in Daejeon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,100
in Alexandroupoli.
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