Cost of living in Anyang, South Korea vs Bucaramanga, Colombia
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Food | + 178% | |||
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Food in Anyang (South Korea) is 178% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,358 (COL$27,052) | COL$24,147 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,253 (COL$20,237) | COL$19,583 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,574 (COL$14,802) | COL$7,716 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,270 (COL$7,346) | COL$2,951 | + 149% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩6,103 (COL$19,752) | COL$4,922 | + 301% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,457 (COL$20,898) | COL$1,943 | + 975% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,343 (COL$43,184) | COL$9,254 | + 367% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,251 (COL$23,469) | COL$4,281 | + 448% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,571 (COL$21,268) | COL$1,561 | + 1263% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,757 (COL$5,687) | COL$2,999 | + 90% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩47,400 (COL$153,409) | COL$33,799 | + 354% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,228 (COL$7,212) | COL$4,562 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,154 (COL$10,209) | COL$1,816 | + 462% | |
Housing | + 213% | |||
Housing in Anyang (South Korea) is 213% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,300,000 (COL$7,443,913) | COL$1,653,320 | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,500,000 (COL$4,854,726) | COL$1,008,450 | + 381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩203,143 (COL$657,469) | COL$241,438 | + 172% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,000 (COL$3,883,781) | COL$1,096,670 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩600,000 (COL$1,941,890) | COL$707,122 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (COL$485,473) | COL$134,997 | + 260% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (COL$97,095) | COL$68,301 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩250,000 (COL$809,121) | COL$1,351,960 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (COL$258,919) | COL$597,251 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 (COL$16,182) | COL$14,760 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 (COL$64,730) | COL$10,464 | + 519% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Anyang (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,000 (COL$275,101) | COL$159,515 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 (COL$220,081) | COL$156,312 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,154 (COL$262,654) | COL$225,843 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 (COL$647,297) | COL$175,368 | + 269% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Anyang (South Korea) is 101% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 (COL$129,459,365) | COL$56,766,000 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (COL$4,531) | COL$2,243 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩95,670 (COL$309,635) | COL$151,825 | + 104% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | COL$32,362 | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Anyang (South Korea) is 31% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,000 (COL$6,473) | COL$12,667 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (COL$9,709) | COL$15,791 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$72,959 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,000 (COL$16,182) | COL$11,443 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 (COL$24,274) | COL$14,035 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (COL$19,419) | COL$12,798 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (COL$6,473) | COL$6,396 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,000 (COL$9,709) | COL$2,976 | + 226% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,377 (COL$46,532) | COL$18,640 | + 150% | |
Entertainment | + 126% | |||
Entertainment in Anyang (South Korea) is 126% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,210 (COL$78,354) | COL$32,210 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩24,000 (COL$77,676) | COL$19,332 | + 302% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩302,719 (COL$979,745) | COL$110,027 | + 790% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,571 (COL$215,457) | COL$68,870 | + 213% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (COL$38,838) | COL$20,923 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,142 (COL$13,404) | COL$6,265 | + 114% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (COL$9,709) | COL$3,487 | + 178% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩533,000 (COL$1,725,046) | COL$1,680,410 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩30 (COL$97) | COL$244 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩100,000 (COL$323,648) | COL$110,096 | + 194% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,821 (COL$12,366) | COL$4,479 | + 176% | |
TOTAL | + 135% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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