Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 180% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 229% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seoul (South Korea) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₩9,243 (COL$29,518) | COL$9,927 | 197% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₩6,560 (COL$20,949) | COL$15,019 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₩5,477 (COL$17,491) | COL$6,862 | 155% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₩2,331 (COL$7,444) | COL$2,608 | 185% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₩4,174 (COL$13,331) | COL$4,448 | 200% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₩6,265 (COL$20,007) | COL$2,871 | 597% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₩12,999 (COL$41,512) | COL$8,489 | 389% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₩6,773 (COL$21,628) | COL$3,784 | 472% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₩4,083 (COL$13,038) | COL$1,396 | 834% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₩2,397 (COL$7,656) | COL$2,705 | 183% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₩25,826 (COL$82,476) | COL$32,400 | 155% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₩2,646 (COL$8,451) | COL$3,482 | 143% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₩3,410 (COL$10,889) | COL$2,055 | 430% |
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 267% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Seoul (South Korea) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₩2,053,430 (COL$6,557,648) | COL$1,158,110 | 466% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₩1,375,620 (COL$4,393,055) | COL$858,670 | 412% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₩298,484 (COL$953,211) | COL$200,589 | 375% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₩1,285,910 (COL$4,106,565) | COL$815,225 | 404% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₩755,496 (COL$2,412,683) | COL$549,134 | 339% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₩109,270 (COL$348,955) | COL$135,121 | 158% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₩30,092 (COL$96,099) | COL$73,258 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₩362,068 (COL$1,156,268) | COL$1,320,600 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₩104,479 (COL$333,655) | COL$198,959 | 68% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₩9,942 (COL$31,749) | COL$10,531 | 201% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₩12,811 (COL$40,911) | COL$12,479 | 228% |
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 77% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Seoul (South Korea) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₩72,873 (COL$232,720) | COL$142,852 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₩55,608 (COL$177,585) | COL$107,393 | 65% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₩105,719 (COL$337,615) | COL$193,879 | 74% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₩168,969 (COL$539,604) | COL$181,437 | 197% |
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 132% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Seoul (South Korea) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₩29,775,700 (COL$95,088,974) | COL$50,931,100 | 87% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₩1,456 (COL$4,651) | COL$4,351 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₩77,007 (COL$245,922) | COL$69,767 | 252% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₩14,747 (COL$47,094) | COL$14,898 | 216% |
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 91% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Seoul (South Korea) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₩6,804 (COL$21,728) | COL$13,864 | 57% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₩6,501 (COL$20,761) | COL$31,951 | 35% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₩28,310 (COL$90,407) | COL$54,862 | 65% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₩16,300 (COL$52,055) | COL$20,351 | 156% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₩8,888 (COL$28,385) | COL$10,772 | 164% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₩8,606 (COL$27,483) | COL$12,566 | 119% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₩2,941 (COL$9,391) | COL$5,836 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₩2,602 (COL$8,309) | COL$3,872 | 115% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₩16,329 (COL$52,148) | COL$11,321 | 361% |
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 176% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Seoul (South Korea) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₩31,888 (COL$101,833) | COL$31,364 | 225% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₩21,367 (COL$68,237) | COL$18,878 | 261% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₩177,731 (COL$567,586) | COL$130,952 | 333% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₩63,605 (COL$203,122) | COL$69,342 | 193% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₩11,421 (COL$36,474) | COL$11,026 | 231% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₩4,689 (COL$14,975) | COL$3,822 | 292% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₩5,102 (COL$16,292) | COL$3,401 | 379% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₩595,350 (COL$1,901,256) | COL$1,204,970 | 58% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₩157 (COL$502) | COL$218 | 130% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₩65,757 (COL$209,996) | COL$74,853 | 181% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₩4,586 (COL$14,645) | COL$3,969 | 269% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$10,323,219 (₩3,232,563) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,690,000 in Tunja.