Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 28% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea)

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TOTAL - 28%
warning This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 394 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024. Exchange rate: 184.871 KRW / CNY
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩12,000,000 in Seoul you would need to make just about ₩8,630,877 (46,686元) in Beijing.

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