Cost of living in Anyang, South Korea vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Anyang (South Korea) is 55% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,358 (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,253 (€4.60) | €5.45 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,574 (€3.37) | €3.75 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,270 (€1.67) | €1.23 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩6,103 (€4.49) | €3.25 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,457 (€4.76) | €1.35 | + 252% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,343 (€10) | €4.12 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,251 (€5.34) | €1.36 | + 293% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,571 (€4.84) | €0.68 | + 607% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,757 (€1.29) | €1.14 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩47,400 (€35) | €8 | + 360% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,228 (€1.64) | €2.02 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,154 (€2.32) | €0.90 | + 157% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Anyang (South Korea) is 113% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,300,000 (€1,694) | €426 | + 298% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,500,000 (€1,105) | €302 | + 266% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩203,143 (€150) | €122 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,000 (€884) | €316 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩600,000 (€442) | €245 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (€110) | €94 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (€22) | €21 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩250,000 (€184) | €351 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (€59) | €71 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 (€3.68) | €10 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 (€15) | €5.67 | + 160% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Anyang (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,000 (€63) | €83 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 (€50) | €40 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,154 (€60) | €70 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 (€147) | €71 | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Anyang (South Korea) is 35% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 (€29,456) | €23,202 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (€1.03) | €1.57 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩95,670 (€70) | €39 | + 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Anyang (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,000 (€1.47) | €3.23 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (€2.21) | €5.59 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩5,000 (€3.68) | €3.88 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 (€5.52) | €3.80 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (€4.42) | €3.50 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (€1.47) | €1.53 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,000 (€2.21) | €1.83 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,377 (€11) | €11 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Anyang (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,210 (€18) | €22 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩24,000 (€18) | €15 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩302,719 (€223) | €38 | + 494% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩66,571 (€49) | €46 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,142 (€3.05) | €3.40 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (€2.21) | €3.22 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩533,000 (€393) | €792 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩30 (€0.02) | €0.24 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩100,000 (€74) | €38 | + 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,821 (€2.81) | €4.08 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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