Cost of living in Anyang, South Korea (South Korea) is 106% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia)
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Food | + 222% | |||
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Food in Anyang, South Korea (South Korea) is 222% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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Anyang, South Korea | Sochi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩10,346 (руб 710) | руб 416 | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,484 (руб 445) | руб 314 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,397 (руб 302) | руб 148 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,642 (руб 181) | руб 76 | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,261 (руб 361) | руб 90 | + 302% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,448 (руб 511) | руб 108 | + 372% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,343 (руб 915) | руб 386 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,323 (руб 571) | руб 70 | + 719% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,571 (руб 451) | руб 31 | + 1364% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,657 (руб 114) | руб 63 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩47,400 (руб 3,251) | руб 514 | + 532% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,762 (руб 189) | руб 110 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,154 (руб 216) | руб 39 | + 451% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Anyang, South Korea (South Korea) is 104% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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Anyang, South Korea | Sochi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,300,000 (руб 157,754) | руб 79,184 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,500,000 (руб 102,883) | руб 54,653 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩203,143 (руб 13,933) | руб 5,912 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,000 (руб 82,306) | руб 47,798 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩600,000 (руб 41,153) | руб 24,449 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (руб 10,288) | руб 3,741 | + 175% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (руб 2,058) | руб 523 | + 294% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩250,000 (руб 17,147) | руб 30,752 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (руб 5,487) | руб 8,711 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩5,000 (руб 343) | руб 461 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,000 (руб 1,372) | руб 305 | + 350% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Anyang, South Korea (South Korea) is 54% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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Anyang, South Korea | Sochi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,000 (руб 5,830) | руб 4,633 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩68,000 (руб 4,664) | руб 2,513 | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩73,714 (руб 5,056) | руб 5,218 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩200,000 (руб 13,718) | руб 7,021 | + 95% | |
Transportation | + 137% | |||
Transportation in Anyang, South Korea (South Korea) is 137% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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Anyang, South Korea | Sochi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩40,000,000 (руб 2,743,540) | руб 997,111 | + 175% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (руб 96) | руб 46 | + 108% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩90,000 (руб 6,173) | руб 2,362 | + 161% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | руб 625 | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Anyang, South Korea (South Korea) is 28% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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Anyang, South Korea | Sochi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,000 (руб 137) | руб 511 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (руб 206) | руб 547 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,696 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,595 (руб 932) | руб 350 | + 166% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,500 (руб 514) | руб 220 | + 134% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (руб 412) | руб 246 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (руб 137) | руб 96 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,656 (руб 182) | руб 88 | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,561 (руб 999) | руб 579 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Anyang, South Korea (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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Anyang, South Korea | Sochi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩22,143 (руб 1,519) | руб 2,176 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩26,378 (руб 1,809) | руб 836 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩299,429 (руб 20,537) | руб 3,411 | + 502% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩82,000 (руб 5,624) | руб 4,602 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (руб 823) | руб 508 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,142 (руб 284) | руб 172 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (руб 206) | руб 250 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩929,617 (руб 63,761) | руб 49,999 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩100,000 (руб 6,859) | руб 4,979 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,821 (руб 262) | руб 137 | + 91% | |
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TOTAL | + 106% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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