- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Changwon
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changwon, South Korea compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changwon (South Korea) is 99% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 (Dinar 5.332) | Dinar 4.667 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,425 (Dinar 3.616) | Dinar 4.500 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,667 (Dinar 4.443) | Dinar 3.250 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,075 (Dinar 1.383) | Dinar 1.000 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩2,933 (Dinar 1.955) | Dinar 1.100 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,500 (Dinar 2.333) | Dinar 0.600 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,333 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,750 (Dinar 5.165) | Dinar 1.100 | + 370% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩8,000 (Dinar 5.332) | Dinar 1.500 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,778 (Dinar 1.852) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,333 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 10 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,550 (Dinar 1.700) | Dinar 1.000 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,500 (Dinar 2.333) | Dinar 0.531 | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Changwon (South Korea) is 123% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,000,000 (Dinar 2,000) | Dinar 400 | + 400% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (Dinar 333) | Dinar 225 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩115,000 (Dinar 77) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,500,000 (Dinar 1,000) | Dinar 350 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (Dinar 333) | Dinar 250 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (Dinar 53) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,500 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 15 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩725,000 (Dinar 483) | Dinar 250 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 95 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,000 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Changwon (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩90,000 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 80 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩170,000 (Dinar 113) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩137,500 (Dinar 92) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩120,000 (Dinar 80) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Changwon (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,000,000 (Dinar 23,328) | Dinar 8,000 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,570 (Dinar 1.046) | Dinar 0.750 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,653 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 30 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Changwon (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,000 (Dinar 2.000) | Dinar 2.500 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 10 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (Dinar 3.999) | Dinar 2.500 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,820 (Dinar 1.213) | Dinar 1.000 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,750 (Dinar 1.166) | Dinar 2.000 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.000 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Changwon (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩28,250 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,667 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,250 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,200 (Dinar 4.799) | Dinar 2.000 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,250 (Dinar 3.499) | Dinar 1.000 | + 250% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,900 (Dinar 2.599) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩51,667 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,167 (Dinar 2.111) | Dinar 2.100 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00067
JOD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Changwon (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,026
(₩3,039,916)
in Changwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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