Cost of living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₩24,609) | ₩7,879 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₩15,919) | ₩6,257 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (₩8,425) | ₩7,500 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (₩1,616) | ₩2,250 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.47 (₩6,548) | ₩3,259 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.09 (₩4,534) | ₩9,000 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (₩8,073) | ₩8,500 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (₩5,502) | ₩7,500 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (₩3,250) | ₩4,250 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.83 (₩5,614) | ₩2,095 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₩25,876) | ₩8,000 | + 223% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (₩3,303) | ₩2,250 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (₩2,424) | ₩1,600 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,592 (₩2,333,097) | ₩870,102 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,099 (₩1,611,259) | ₩881,960 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $298 (₩436,385) | ₩197,368 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $949 (₩1,390,725) | ₩548,718 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $671 (₩984,040) | ₩360,774 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (₩207,831) | ₩250,000 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (₩80,037) | ₩32,500 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 (₩390,714) | ₩917,241 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₩132,333) | ₩160,000 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₩26,274) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (₩51,303) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₩69,917) | ₩65,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (₩75,443) | ₩34,500 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $118 (₩172,857) | ₩62,241 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (₩150,857) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is about the same as in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,393 (₩41,617,745) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (₩1,119) | ₩1,489 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (₩63,720) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₩27,006) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (₩8,347) | ₩5,333 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (₩59,201) | ₩10,000 | + 492% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (₩139,777) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (₩9,216) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₩6,790) | ₩10,000 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (₩7,759) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (₩5,356) | ₩3,155 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (₩2,101) | ₩5,500 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (₩32,161) | ₩9,034 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (₩69,499) | ₩17,500 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (₩30,820) | ₩19,323 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (₩243,942) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (₩97,260) | ₩45,000 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₩17,532) | ₩8,000 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (₩9,567) | ₩4,741 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (₩8,618) | ₩3,318 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (₩563,079) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (₩671) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (₩62,593) | ₩60,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₩12,669) | ₩4,500 | + 182% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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