Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (C$15) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (C$5.50) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (C$2.67) | C$2.54 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (C$14) | C$3.95 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (C$7) | C$4.50 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (C$22) | C$11 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (C$5.96) | C$3.70 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (C$3.40) | C$1.89 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (C$1.85) | C$4.03 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (C$17) | C$18 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,203 (C$10) | C$2.41 | + 332% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (C$4.67) | C$2.59 | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,171,880 (C$1,327) | C$1,585 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (C$1,133) | C$1,071 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (C$215) | C$229 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (C$1,076) | C$1,130 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (C$850) | C$843 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (C$170) | C$156 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (C$62) | C$79 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (C$96) | C$377 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (C$113) | C$156 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (C$16) | C$18 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (C$108) | C$72 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (C$113) | C$60 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (C$147) | C$118 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (C$249) | C$124 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (C$28,318) | C$26,886 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (C$1.76) | C$1.22 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (C$70) | C$63 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$26 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (C$5.38) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (C$7) | C$21 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (C$23) | C$75 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (C$11) | C$4.96 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (C$11) | C$5.31 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (C$8) | C$2.57 | + 208% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (C$2.83) | C$2.73 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (C$14) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (C$17) | C$47 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (C$19) | C$27 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (C$123) | C$131 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (C$56) | C$91 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (C$14) | C$8 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (C$5.10) | C$4.59 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (C$9) | C$6 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (C$680) | C$757 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (C$159) | C$66 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (C$5.10) | C$15 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 73 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,977 (₩4,394,165) in Bucheon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,400 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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