- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- United States
- Bucheon
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 ($12) | $11 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 ($4.52) | $4.73 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 ($2.19) | $1.02 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 ($12) | $3.36 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 ($5.82) | $2.20 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 ($18) | $4.41 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 ($4.89) | $3.45 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 ($2.79) | $1.16 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 ($1.52) | $4.46 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 ($9) | $1.63 | + 425% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 ($3.83) | $2.16 | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 ($1,089) | $1,104 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 ($929) | $874 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 ($177) | $177 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 ($883) | $756 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 ($697) | $692 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 ($139) | $244 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 ($51) | $51 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 ($79) | $400 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 ($93) | $150 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 ($13) | $24 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 145% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 ($88) | $48 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 ($93) | $29 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 ($121) | $93 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 ($204) | $102 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 52% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 ($23,235) | $16,500 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 ($1.44) | $0.57 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 ($74) | $50 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 1% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 ($4.41) | $5.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 ($5.58) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 ($19) | $83 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 ($9) | $2.87 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 ($9) | $8 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 ($7) | $4.28 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 ($2.32) | $1.39 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 31% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 ($14) | $33 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 ($15) | $18 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 ($101) | $40 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 ($46) | $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 ($11) | $12 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 ($4.18) | $5.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 ($7) | $3.52 | + 111% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 ($558) | $429 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 ($130) | $33 | + 300% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 ($4.18) | $6 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00093
USD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,965
(₩4,266,054)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,000
in Amarillo, Texas.
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