Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 199% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (S/. 44) | S/. 24 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (S/. 24) | S/. 17 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (S/. 16) | S/. 7 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.22 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (S/. 42) | S/. 6 | + 558% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (S/. 21) | S/. 3.79 | + 443% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (S/. 63) | S/. 13 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (S/. 17) | S/. 4.50 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.46 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (S/. 5.38) | S/. 5.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (S/. 49) | S/. 42 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,203 (S/. 30) | S/. 7 | + 309% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (S/. 14) | S/. 1.58 | + 757% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 81% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,171,880 (S/. 3,848) | S/. 2,890 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (S/. 3,284) | S/. 1,637 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (S/. 624) | S/. 212 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (S/. 3,120) | S/. 2,242 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (S/. 2,463) | S/. 1,154 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (S/. 493) | S/. 162 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (S/. 181) | S/. 71 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (S/. 279) | S/. 1,232 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (S/. 328) | S/. 340 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (S/. 26) | S/. 34 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (S/. 46) | S/. 17 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 169% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (S/. 312) | S/. 155 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (S/. 328) | S/. 102 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (S/. 427) | S/. 248 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (S/. 722) | S/. 252 | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 48% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (S/. 82,093) | S/. 63,383 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (S/. 5.09) | S/. 3.60 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (S/. 202) | S/. 120 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 99% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (S/. 16) | S/. 20 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (S/. 20) | S/. 22 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (S/. 66) | S/. 72 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (S/. 33) | S/. 13 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (S/. 33) | S/. 17 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (S/. 23) | S/. 4.61 | + 399% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.21 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (S/. 39) | S/. 42 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (S/. 49) | S/. 37 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (S/. 54) | S/. 33 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (S/. 358) | S/. 90 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (S/. 161) | S/. 105 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (S/. 39) | S/. 25 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (S/. 26) | S/. 8 | + 245% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (S/. 1,970) | S/. 1,713 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (S/. 460) | S/. 170 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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