Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 130% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
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| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 260% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bucheon (South Korea) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₩13,438 (3,586 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | 177% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₩7,328 (1,956 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | 32% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₩4,859 (1,297 Ft) | 747 Ft | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₩2,359 (630 Ft) | 206 Ft | 206% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₩12,656 (3,377 Ft) | 563 Ft | 500% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₩6,266 (1,672 Ft) | 481 Ft | 247% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₩19,313 (5,154 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | 381% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₩5,266 (1,405 Ft) | 297 Ft | 373% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₩3,000 (801 Ft) | 170 Ft | 371% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₩1,638 (437 Ft) | 239 Ft | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₩15,000 (4,003 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | 158% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₩9,203 (2,456 Ft) | 400 Ft | 514% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₩4,125 (1,101 Ft) | 112 Ft | 879% |
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 144% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bucheon (South Korea) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₩1,171,880 (312,723 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | 135% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₩1,000,000 (266,856 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | 179% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₩190,000 (50,703 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₩950,000 (253,513 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | 187% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₩750,000 (200,142 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | 274% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₩150,000 (40,028 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | 36% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₩55,000 (14,677 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | 346% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₩85,000 (22,683 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | 79% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₩100,000 (26,686 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₩8,000 (2,135 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₩14,000 (3,736 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | 130% |
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 128% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bucheon (South Korea) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₩95,000 (25,351 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₩100,000 (26,686 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | 190% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₩130,000 (34,691 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | 66% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₩220,000 (58,708 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | 203% |
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bucheon (South Korea) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₩25,000,000 (6,671,393 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₩1,550 (414 Ft) | 374 Ft | 11% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₩61,438 (16,395 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | 163% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 3,882 Ft | - |
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 111% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bucheon (South Korea) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₩4,750 (1,268 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | 27% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₩6,000 (1,601 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₩20,000 (5,337 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | 771 Ft | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₩10,000 (2,669 Ft) | 819 Ft | 226% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₩10,000 (2,669 Ft) | 802 Ft | 233% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₩7,000 (1,868 Ft) | 418 Ft | 347% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₩2,500 (667 Ft) | 422 Ft | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₩12,000 (3,202 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | 74% |
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 81% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bucheon (South Korea) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₩15,000 (4,003 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₩16,500 (4,403 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₩109,000 (29,087 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | 292% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₩49,000 (13,076 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | 80% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₩12,000 (3,202 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | 162% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₩4,500 (1,201 Ft) | 448 Ft | 168% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₩8,000 (2,135 Ft) | 422 Ft | 406% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₩600,000 (160,113 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 30 Ft | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₩140,000 (37,360 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | 425% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₩4,500 (1,201 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | 11% |
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For example, you would need at least 893,109 Ft (₩3,346,786) in Bucheon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 389,000 Ft in Pécs.