Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,591 ($8) | $18 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,453 ($4.89) | $9 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,032 ($5.41) | $4.44 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,372 ($2.13) | $0.83 | + 156% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,414 ($3.06) | $3.61 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,746 ($5.16) | $5.36 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,801 ($11) | $5.95 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,610 ($5.93) | $3.53 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,911 ($3.51) | $1.63 | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,809 ($1.62) | $4.82 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,052 ($16) | $14 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,073 ($1.86) | $1.98 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,079 ($1.87) | $2.07 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 64% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,038,890 ($932) | $2,718 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩683,986 ($614) | $1,737 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩142,214 ($128) | $190 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩542,385 ($487) | $1,907 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩394,200 ($354) | $1,192 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩84,313 ($76) | $117 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩20,324 ($18) | $59 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩689,567 ($619) | $268 | + 131% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 ($91) | $139 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,887 ($10) | $11 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,132 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩89,295 ($80) | $50 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩42,114 ($38) | $39 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,308 ($90) | $104 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩99,569 ($89) | $94 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 23% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩22,413,600 ($20,116) | $23,351 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,579 ($1.42) | $0.74 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩48,847 ($44) | $73 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,766 ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,275 ($3.84) | $7 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,367 ($3.02) | $27 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩92,188 ($83) | $111 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,334 ($15) | $7 | + 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,821 ($7) | $4.26 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,045 ($5.42) | $5.99 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,957 ($2.65) | $5.26 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,095 ($1.88) | $2.65 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,541 ($11) | $25 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩28,042 ($25) | $46 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,773 ($18) | $28 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩222,418 ($200) | $141 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,378 ($48) | $92 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,257 ($7) | $17 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,566 ($4.10) | $5.07 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,670 ($3.29) | $6 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,059 ($58) | $44 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,689 ($3.31) | $8 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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