- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Poland
- Bucheon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 253% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 253% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (8 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (41 zł) | 6 zł | + 564% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (21 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (63 zł) | 10 zł | + 512% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (17 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 486% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 394% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (5.36 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (30 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 484% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (13 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 555% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (3,835 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (3,272 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (622 zł) | 519 zł | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (3,108 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (2,454 zł) | 844 zł | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (491 zł) | 275 zł | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (180 zł) | 47 zł | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (278 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (327 zł) | 419 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (311 zł) | 275 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (327 zł) | 113 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (425 zł) | 282 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (720 zł) | 297 zł | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (81,802 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (5.07 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (262 zł) | 75 zł | + 249% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (65 zł) | 103 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (33 zł) | 12 zł | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (33 zł) | 11 zł | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (23 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 392% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (39 zł) | 30 zł | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (49 zł) | 63 zł | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (54 zł) | 44 zł | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (357 zł) | 126 zł | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (160 zł) | 90 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (26 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 336% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (1,963 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (458 zł) | 108 zł | + 324% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 253 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,623 zł
(₩5,080,319)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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