Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 193% | |||
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Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 193% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (45 zł) | 26 zł | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 102% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (8 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 172% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (42 zł) | 10 zł | + 309% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (21 zł) | 7 zł | + 215% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (64 zł) | 12 zł | + 457% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (18 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 374% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 333% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (5.45 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (50 zł) | 27 zł | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,203 (31 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 547% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (14 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 415% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,171,880 (3,899 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (3,327 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (632 zł) | 471 zł | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (3,161 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (2,495 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (499 zł) | 280 zł | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (183 zł) | 47 zł | + 287% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (283 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (333 zł) | 403 zł | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (27 zł) | 21 zł | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (47 zł) | 17 zł | + 171% | |
Clothes | + 113% | |||
Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (316 zł) | 246 zł | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (333 zł) | 118 zł | + 182% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (433 zł) | 310 zł | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (732 zł) | 350 zł | + 109% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (83,175 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (5.16 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (204 zł) | 94 zł | + 116% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (20 zł) | 28 zł | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (67 zł) | 101 zł | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 17 zł | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (33 zł) | 11 zł | + 198% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (33 zł) | 10 zł | + 247% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (23 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 354% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (40 zł) | 36 zł | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (50 zł) | 68 zł | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (55 zł) | 54 zł | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (363 zł) | 133 zł | + 174% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (163 zł) | 138 zł | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 126% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (27 zł) | 8 zł | + 228% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (1,996 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (466 zł) | 119 zł | + 290% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,126 zł (₩5,147,524) in Bucheon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,800 zł in Łódź.
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