- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Algeria
- Bucheon
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 242% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 242% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (1,427 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (778 Dinar) | 441 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (516 Dinar) | 329 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (251 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (1,344 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | + 739% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (665 Dinar) | 75 Dinar | + 790% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (2,051 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (559 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (319 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (174 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (1,593 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (977 Dinar) | 142 Dinar | + 590% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (438 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 780% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 36% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (124,426 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (106,177 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (20,174 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (100,868 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (79,633 Dinar) | 32,141 Dinar | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (15,927 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (5,840 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (9,025 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (10,618 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (849 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (1,486 Dinar) | 777 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 60% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (10,087 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (10,618 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (13,803 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (23,359 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 95% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (2,654,417 Dinar) | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (165 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 413% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (8,494 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 335% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 168% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (504 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (637 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (2,124 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 228 Dinar | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (1,062 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (1,062 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | + 236% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (743 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 434% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (265 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (1,274 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (1,593 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (1,752 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (11,573 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 410% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (5,203 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (1,274 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (478 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (849 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (63,706 Dinar) | 70,568 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (14,865 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | + 404% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (478 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 740 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 97% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 631,236 Dinar
(₩5,945,148)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
321,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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