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| Food in Arad (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Busan (South Korea) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arad (Romania) | Busan (South Korea) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 27 lei (₩7,367) | ₩7,646 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 18 lei (₩4,950) | ₩6,148 | 19% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 11 lei (₩2,986) | ₩6,165 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 3.96 lei (₩1,096) | ₩2,439 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 10 lei (₩2,719) | ₩4,364 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.12 lei (₩1,417) | ₩6,524 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 13 lei (₩3,665) | ₩13,135 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.99 lei (₩1,103) | ₩5,745 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.28 lei (₩632) | ₩4,647 | 86% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.26 lei (₩902) | ₩2,483 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 32 lei (₩8,731) | ₩17,678 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 6 lei (₩1,781) | ₩2,641 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.92 lei (₩531) | ₩2,260 | 77% |
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Busan (South Korea) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Busan (South Korea) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,591 lei (₩439,958) | ₩1,100,450 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 966 lei (₩267,112) | ₩823,017 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 343 lei (₩94,833) | ₩168,110 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,129 lei (₩312,157) | ₩620,470 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 700 lei (₩193,617) | ₩429,006 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 240 lei (₩66,383) | ₩100,179 | 34% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 35 lei (₩9,635) | ₩25,284 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,867 lei (₩516,312) | ₩679,832 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 438 lei (₩121,010) | ₩84,588 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 44 lei (₩12,111) | ₩10,134 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 19 lei (₩5,117) | ₩20,193 | 75% |
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Busan (South Korea) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Busan (South Korea) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 233 lei (₩64,407) | ₩86,350 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 145 lei (₩40,106) | ₩51,070 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 272 lei (₩75,295) | ₩93,995 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 344 lei (₩95,080) | ₩95,368 | 0% |
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Busan (South Korea) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Busan (South Korea) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 80,857 lei (₩22,364,686) | ₩34,697,000 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.36 lei (₩1,483) | ₩1,557 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 64 lei (₩17,780) | ₩55,734 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 21 lei (₩5,861) | ₩20,438 | 71% |
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Busan (South Korea) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Busan (South Korea) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 19 lei (₩5,117) | ₩4,590 | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 21 lei (₩5,878) | ₩8,738 | 33% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 70 lei (₩19,362) | ₩27,500 | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 24 lei (₩6,638) | ₩15,573 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 24 lei (₩6,500) | ₩8,876 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 17 lei (₩4,647) | ₩5,390 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 7 lei (₩2,049) | ₩2,282 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 13 lei (₩3,504) | ₩1,859 | 88% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 24 lei (₩6,684) | ₩16,856 | 60% |
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Busan (South Korea) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Busan (South Korea) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 75 lei (₩20,745) | ₩19,667 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 40 lei (₩11,120) | ₩19,673 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 155 lei (₩42,872) | ₩37,200 | 15% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 156 lei (₩43,218) | ₩43,542 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 18 lei (₩5,069) | ₩10,736 | 53% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 9 lei (₩2,528) | ₩5,403 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.39 lei (₩1,492) | ₩3,791 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | ₩775,104 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.74 lei (₩204) | ₩457 | 55% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 202 lei (₩55,948) | ₩58,837 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 15 lei (₩4,194) | ₩3,687 | 14% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩3,550,000 in Busan you would need to make just about ₩1,929,426 (6,976 lei) in Arad.