Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Wuhu (China)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 82% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
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Seoul | Wuhu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (71元) | 37元 | + 93% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (44元) | 31元 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (32元) | 10元 | + 219% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (15元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (31元) | 10元 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (44元) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (57元) | 44元 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (44元) | 8元 | + 455% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (21元) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (16元) | 4.00元 | + 307% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (121元) | 74元 | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (18元) | 7元 | + 155% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (24元) | - | - | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 109% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
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Seoul | Wuhu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (20,165元) | 4,000元 | + 404% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (12,960元) | 3,000元 | + 332% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (1,478元) | 290元 | + 410% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (6,698元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (4,879元) | 3,000元 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (620元) | 140元 | + 343% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (157元) | 120元 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (2,264元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (542元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (64元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (77元) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (432元) | 150元 | + 188% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (335元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (508元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (781元) | 200元 | + 291% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Wuhu (China) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (202,255元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (9元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (316元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (87元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (31元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (34元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (177元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (85元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (58元) | 31元 | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (45元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (17元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (22元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (86元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
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Seoul | Wuhu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (171元) | 203元 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (148元) | 84元 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (1,061元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (438元) | 400元 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (72元) | 45元 | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (30元) | 45元 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (28元) | 17元 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (4,196元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (1.00元) | 0.20元 | + 398% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (421元) | 200元 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (24元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 49% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 143 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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