- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Suwon, South Korea compared to Almuñécar, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 51% more expensive than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,167 (€5.45) | €11 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (€4.56) | €7 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,583 (€5.77) | €4.00 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,291 (€1.74) | €0.85 | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩2,600 (€1.98) | €1.65 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (€7) | €1.00 | + 584% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,749 (€7) | €4.00 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,915 (€6) | €1.40 | + 331% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,960 (€3.01) | €0.83 | + 261% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,000 (€1.52) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩8,000 (€6) | €4.70 | + 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,250 (€1.71) | €1.25 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,634 (€1.24) | €0.35 | + 255% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩764,612 (€581) | €598 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (€114) | €82 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (€456) | €400 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €300 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩250,000 (€190) | €50 | + 280% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩32,085 (€24) | €40 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩900,000 (€684) | €200 | + 242% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩160,000 (€122) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩65,000 (€49) | €90 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩34,500 (€26) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩62,500 (€48) | €48 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Suwon (South Korea) is 4% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,510 (€1.15) | €1.34 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 67% more expensive than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,613 (€4.27) | €5.00 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (€8) | €4.00 | + 90% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €2.95 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (€8) | €1.91 | + 298% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,150 (€2.40) | €1.10 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩5,500 (€4.18) | €1.55 | + 171% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩9,000 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 3% cheaper than in Almuñécar (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,915 (€14) | €18 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (€14) | €20 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €40 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,829 (€35) | €31 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (€6) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,750 (€3.61) | €1.40 | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,333 (€2.53) | €3.10 | - 18% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩62,307 (€47) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.42) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Almuñécar (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,038
(₩2,679,760)
in Suwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Almuñécar.
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