Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 33% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$2.16 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (NZ$16) | NZ$8 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (NZ$24) | NZ$7 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.90 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (NZ$3.77) | NZ$3.13 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$4.22 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,203 (NZ$12) | NZ$3.71 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (NZ$5.19) | NZ$2.27 | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 42% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,171,880 (NZ$1,474) | NZ$3,054 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (NZ$1,258) | NZ$2,639 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (NZ$239) | NZ$309 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (NZ$1,195) | NZ$2,363 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (NZ$944) | NZ$2,102 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (NZ$189) | NZ$197 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (NZ$69) | NZ$81 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (NZ$107) | NZ$734 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (NZ$126) | NZ$243 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (NZ$18) | NZ$28 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (NZ$120) | NZ$117 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (NZ$126) | NZ$67 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (NZ$164) | NZ$192 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (NZ$277) | NZ$228 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 50% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (NZ$31,452) | NZ$34,283 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (NZ$1.95) | NZ$2.06 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (NZ$77) | NZ$213 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (NZ$5.98) | NZ$12 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.55 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (NZ$25) | NZ$64 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (NZ$9) | NZ$3.92 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (NZ$3.15) | NZ$3.83 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (NZ$15) | NZ$37 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (NZ$19) | NZ$61 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (NZ$21) | NZ$35 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (NZ$137) | NZ$232 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (NZ$62) | NZ$129 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (NZ$15) | NZ$18 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (NZ$5.66) | NZ$5.07 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (NZ$755) | NZ$689 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (NZ$176) | NZ$80 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (NZ$5.66) | NZ$34 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 460 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,200 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$7,082 (₩5,629,257) in Bucheon.
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