- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Algeria
- Bucheon
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 226% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 226% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (1,419 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (774 Dinar) | 445 Dinar | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (513 Dinar) | 337 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (249 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (1,336 Dinar) | 162 Dinar | + 725% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (662 Dinar) | 76 Dinar | + 770% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (2,039 Dinar) | 461 Dinar | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (556 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (317 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | + 451% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (173 Dinar) | 225 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (1,584 Dinar) | 1,476 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (972 Dinar) | 141 Dinar | + 588% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (436 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | + 882% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (123,727 Dinar) | 112,775 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (105,580 Dinar) | 56,582 Dinar | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (20,060 Dinar) | 16,846 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (100,301 Dinar) | 59,488 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (79,185 Dinar) | 29,264 Dinar | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (15,837 Dinar) | 3,381 Dinar | + 368% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (5,807 Dinar) | 4,488 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (8,974 Dinar) | 36,933 Dinar | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (10,558 Dinar) | 20,566 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (845 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (1,478 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (10,030 Dinar) | 5,651 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (10,558 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (13,725 Dinar) | 12,238 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (23,228 Dinar) | 10,887 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 106% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (2,639,495 Dinar) | 3,359,110 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (164 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 427% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (8,446 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 332% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 163% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (502 Dinar) | 201 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (633 Dinar) | 376 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (2,112 Dinar) | 1,781 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 228 Dinar | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (1,056 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (1,056 Dinar) | 294 Dinar | + 259% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (739 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 431% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (264 Dinar) | 141 Dinar | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (1,267 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (1,584 Dinar) | 1,721 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (1,742 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (11,508 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 407% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (5,173 Dinar) | 5,925 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (1,267 Dinar) | 651 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (475 Dinar) | 218 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (845 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (63,348 Dinar) | 70,568 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 Dinar | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (14,781 Dinar) | 2,877 Dinar | + 414% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (475 Dinar) | 271 Dinar | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 838 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 103% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 658,508 Dinar
(₩6,237,064)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
325,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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