- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Poland
- Bucheon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 244% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 244% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (8 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (40 zł) | 6 zł | + 546% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (20 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (62 zł) | 17 zł | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (17 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 499% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (10 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (5.22 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (29 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 466% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (13 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 542% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (3,734 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (3,186 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (605 zł) | 519 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (3,027 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (2,390 zł) | 844 zł | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (478 zł) | 275 zł | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (175 zł) | 47 zł | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (271 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (319 zł) | 419 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (303 zł) | 275 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (319 zł) | 113 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (414 zł) | 283 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (701 zł) | 298 zł | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (79,659 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (4.94 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (255 zł) | 75 zł | + 240% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (64 zł) | 100 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (32 zł) | 12 zł | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (32 zł) | 11 zł | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (22 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 380% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (38 zł) | 28 zł | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (48 zł) | 63 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (53 zł) | 44 zł | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (347 zł) | 115 zł | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (156 zł) | 90 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (25 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 325% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (1,912 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (446 zł) | 108 zł | + 313% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 190 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,667 zł
(₩4,916,839)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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