Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 47% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,699 (44元) | 34元 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,387 (32元) | 36元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,417 (32元) | 12元 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,861 (14元) | 14元 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,763 (19元) | 16元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,328 (27元) | 9元 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,725 (44元) | 54元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,321 (32元) | 15元 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,180 (16元) | 6元 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,945 (10元) | 6元 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,857 (105元) | 79元 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,884 (15元) | 10元 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,161 (11元) | 10元 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 47% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩957,143 (4,821元) | 16,590元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩885,366 (4,459元) | 8,120元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩125,714 (633元) | 382元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩506,034 (2,549元) | 7,358元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩443,293 (2,233元) | 4,126元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩97,368 (490元) | 193元 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,155 (127元) | 91元 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩583,333 (2,938元) | 1,862元 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,000 (453元) | 560元 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,625 (43元) | 34元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩22,500 (113元) | 57元 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is about the same as in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩77,500 (390元) | 441元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩64,750 (326元) | 252元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,838 (548元) | 597元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩102,500 (516元) | 797元 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,500,000 (158,647元) | 154,765元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,695 (9元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩57,600 (290元) | 249元 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩10,210 (51元) | 38元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 4% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Daejeon | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,200 (31元) | 28元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,000 (45元) | 46元 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 242元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩12,000 (60元) | 43元 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,313 (32元) | 38元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,338 (47元) | 25元 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,320 (17元) | 10元 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,308 (52元) | 86元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is about the same as in Beijing (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Daejeon | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,833 (105元) | 239元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 (84元) | 120元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩310,000 (1,561元) | 951元 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,333 (269元) | 200元 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,714 (34元) | 73元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,650 (23元) | 28元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,938 (20元) | 10元 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,423元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩186 (0.93元) | 0.41元 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,286 (349元) | 389元 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,783 (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 40 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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