Cost of living in Anyang, South Korea vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Anyang (South Korea) is 21% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,358 ($8) | $15 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,253 ($5.66) | $7 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,574 ($4.14) | $4.53 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,270 ($2.05) | $0.91 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩6,103 ($5.52) | $3.08 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,457 ($5.84) | $4.78 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,343 ($12) | $7 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,251 ($7) | $3.17 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,571 ($5.94) | $1.34 | + 344% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,757 ($1.59) | $3.28 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩47,400 ($43) | $15 | + 186% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,228 ($2.02) | $1.82 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,154 ($2.85) | $1.65 | + 73% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Anyang (South Korea) is 22% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,300,000 ($2,080) | $2,021 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,500,000 ($1,357) | $1,391 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩203,143 ($184) | $189 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,000 ($1,085) | $1,885 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩600,000 ($543) | $1,089 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 ($136) | $122 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 ($27) | $50 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩250,000 ($226) | $249 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 ($72) | $155 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 ($4.52) | $13 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 ($18) | $19 | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Anyang (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,000 ($77) | $58 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 ($62) | $49 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,154 ($73) | $94 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 ($181) | $111 | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Anyang (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 ($36,181) | $25,646 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 ($1.27) | $0.58 | + 117% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩95,670 ($87) | $49 | + 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Anyang (South Korea) is 21% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,000 ($1.81) | $5.69 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 ($2.71) | $15 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $117 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,000 ($4.52) | $5.99 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 ($7) | $4.05 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 ($5.43) | $4.68 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 ($1.81) | $4.16 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,000 ($2.71) | $1.70 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,377 ($13) | $31 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Anyang (South Korea) is 22% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,210 ($22) | $52 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩24,000 ($22) | $24 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩302,719 ($274) | $224 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,571 ($60) | $87 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 ($11) | $12 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,142 ($3.75) | $5.13 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 ($2.71) | $5.69 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩533,000 ($482) | $417 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩30 ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩100,000 ($90) | $61 | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,821 ($3.46) | $8 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $6,864 (₩7,588,469) in Anyang to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $6,600 in Austin, Texas.
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