- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Daejeon
- Gävle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daejeon, South Korea compared to Gävle, Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,444 (68 kr) | 97 kr | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,300 (51 kr) | 72 kr | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,417 (52 kr) | 44 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,111 (25 kr) | 12 kr | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,491 (28 kr) | 34 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,967 (48 kr) | 29 kr | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,725 (70 kr) | 90 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,321 (51 kr) | 19 kr | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,180 (26 kr) | 9 kr | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,945 (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,857 (168 kr) | 83 kr | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,689 (22 kr) | 23 kr | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,086 (17 kr) | 13 kr | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 32% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩866,667 (6,967 kr) | 11,900 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩639,200 (5,138 kr) | 7,125 kr | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩122,905 (988 kr) | 1,075 kr | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩512,500 (4,120 kr) | 7,000 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩462,500 (3,718 kr) | 4,500 kr | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩89,927 (723 kr) | 500 kr | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩24,053 (193 kr) | 300 kr | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩589,438 (4,738 kr) | 3,625 kr | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,000 (723 kr) | 1,196 kr | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,456 (68 kr) | 68 kr | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,790 (175 kr) | 275 kr | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 12% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,635 (664 kr) | 934 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩65,435 (526 kr) | 501 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,558 (873 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,360 (767 kr) | 1,474 kr | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,753,900 (255,264 kr) | 182,250 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,720 (14 kr) | 14 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,192 (532 kr) | 513 kr | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩8,091 (65 kr) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is 13% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,073 (49 kr) | 125 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,794 (79 kr) | 75 kr | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (121 kr) | 275 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩12,000 (96 kr) | 33 kr | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,336 (51 kr) | 33 kr | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,036 (65 kr) | 50 kr | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,402 (27 kr) | 29 kr | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,153 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,448 (84 kr) | 259 kr | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩22,563 (181 kr) | 410 kr | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 (134 kr) | 275 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩191,874 (1,542 kr) | 2,140 kr | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩50,755 (408 kr) | 720 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,249 (58 kr) | 122 kr | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,640 (37 kr) | 45 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,233 (34 kr) | 62 kr | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 8,000 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩182 (1.47 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,286 (557 kr) | 440 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,450 (28 kr) | 65 kr | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
38,000 kr
in Gävle
you would need to make just about 34,196 kr
(₩4,253,844)
in Daejeon.
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