- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Poland
- Bucheon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,000 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,200 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩10,000 (32 zł) | 6 zł | + 411% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,000 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,000 (45 zł) | 19 zł | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,000 (16 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 410% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,000 (3.19 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,500 (4.78 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,000 (6 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (2,550 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,671 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 463 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,175 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 844 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 248 zł | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 47 zł | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,062 zł | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 434 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 18 zł | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 20 zł | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 275 zł | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩40,000 (127 zł) | 113 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 297 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 276 zł | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.10 zł | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 75 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,000 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5.01 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 65 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,000 (61 zł) | 44 zł | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩18,000 (57 zł) | 114 zł | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩38,000 (121 zł) | 90 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,250 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6.00 zł | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩130,000 (414 zł) | 108 zł | + 283% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,993 zł
(₩2,821,603)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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