- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Netherlands
- Ansan
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ansan, South Korea compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ansan (South Korea) is 1% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €3.34 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩1,600 (€1.22) | €1.08 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩2,000 (€1.52) | €1.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.92 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.28 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €3.00 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.95 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €2.36 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.38 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Ansan (South Korea) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,817 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,264 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €162 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €24 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €437 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €129 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ansan (South Korea) is 3% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,000 (€68) | €85 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €135 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Ansan (South Korea) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.76 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €90 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ansan (South Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.33 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.58 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.80 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩600 (€0.46) | €1.37 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.63 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (€9) | €27 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Ansan (South Korea) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €49 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €60 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.70 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €6.00 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,255 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00076
EUR
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Ansan (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,900
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €5,607
(₩7,369,206)
in Ansan.
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