Cost of living in Daejeon, South Korea vs Lyon, France
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daejeon (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,699 (€6) | €18 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,387 (€4.75) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,417 (€4.77) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,998 (€2.23) | €1.20 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,763 (€2.80) | €4.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,967 (€4.44) | €3.03 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,725 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,321 (€4.70) | €2.60 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,180 (€2.36) | €1.50 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,945 (€1.45) | €2.80 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,857 (€16) | €8 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,884 (€2.14) | €2.32 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,161 (€1.61) | €1.05 | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Daejeon (South Korea) is 36% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩957,143 (€712) | €1,337 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩885,366 (€658) | €968 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩125,714 (€93) | €119 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩506,034 (€376) | €768 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩443,293 (€330) | €620 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩97,368 (€72) | €84 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,155 (€19) | €24 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩589,438 (€438) | €463 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩90,000 (€67) | €133 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,456 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,790 (€16) | €17 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Daejeon (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,635 (€61) | €86 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩65,435 (€49) | €33 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,838 (€81) | €98 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩102,500 (€76) | €105 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Daejeon (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩31,753,900 (€23,613) | €25,600 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,695 (€1.26) | €1.36 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,192 (€49) | €64 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,928 (€7) | €17 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Daejeon (South Korea) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,073 (€4.52) | €5.21 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,794 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (€11) | €25 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩12,000 (€9) | €4.63 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,336 (€4.71) | €4.56 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,338 (€7) | €4.21 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,402 (€2.53) | €2.18 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,153 (€1.60) | €2.63 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,448 (€8) | €22 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Daejeon (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,833 (€15) | €34 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 (€12) | €22 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩191,874 (€143) | €79 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩50,755 (€38) | €65 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,249 (€5.39) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,640 (€3.45) | €3.27 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,233 (€3.15) | €5.97 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩182 (€0.14) | €0.23 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,286 (€52) | €46 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,600 (€2.68) | €9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Daejeon (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Lyon you would need to make just about €3,209 (₩4,314,780) in Daejeon.
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