Cost of living in Suwon, South Korea vs Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 77% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,167 (2,444 ₦) | 2,307 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (2,046 ₦) | 1,919 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,583 (2,585 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,291 (781 ₦) | 860 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩2,600 (886 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (3,069 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 552% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,749 (2,983 ₦) | 1,115 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,915 (2,699 ₦) | 1,129 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,960 (1,350 ₦) | 767 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,000 (682 ₦) | 308 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩8,000 (2,728 ₦) | 1,433 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,250 (767 ₦) | 325 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,634 (557 ₦) | 385 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 44% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩870,102 (296,667 ₦) | 192,766 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩800,000 (272,765 ₦) | 265,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩197,368 (67,294 ₦) | 24,010 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩548,718 (187,089 ₦) | 87,358 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩500,000 (170,478 ₦) | 54,765 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩250,000 (85,239 ₦) | 50,346 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩32,085 (10,940 ₦) | 13,467 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩900,000 (306,861 ₦) | 142,707 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩160,000 (54,553 ₦) | 22,847 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,331 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 36% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩65,000 (22,162 ₦) | 8,355 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩34,500 (11,763 ₦) | 10,146 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩62,500 (21,310 ₦) | 14,562 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 23,614 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Suwon (South Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,804,940 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,489 (508 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 23,952 ₦ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 110% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,613 (1,914 ₦) | 1,327 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (3,410 ₦) | 1,248 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,028 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,006 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (3,410 ₦) | 967 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,502 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,150 (1,074 ₦) | 266 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩5,500 (1,875 ₦) | 359 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩9,000 (3,069 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,915 (6,108 ₦) | 3,129 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (6,137 ₦) | 2,332 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 36,114 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,829 (15,626 ₦) | 8,755 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (2,728 ₦) | 2,042 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,750 (1,620 ₦) | 1,850 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,333 (1,137 ₦) | 448 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 150,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 30 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩62,307 (21,244 ₦) | 28,517 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (1,534 ₦) | 790 ₦ | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 889,561 ₦ (₩2,609,015) in Suwon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 624,000 ₦ in Port Harcourt.
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