- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Changwon
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changwon, South Korea compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changwon (South Korea) is 87% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,500 (Dinar 5.377) | Dinar 4.667 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,640 (Dinar 3.568) | Dinar 4.500 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,500 (Dinar 4.112) | Dinar 3.250 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,167 (Dinar 1.371) | Dinar 1.000 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,250 (Dinar 2.056) | Dinar 1.100 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩3,500 (Dinar 2.214) | Dinar 0.600 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,250 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,750 (Dinar 4.903) | Dinar 1.100 | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩8,000 (Dinar 5.061) | Dinar 1.500 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,563 (Dinar 1.621) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩23,500 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 10 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,550 (Dinar 1.613) | Dinar 1.000 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,500 (Dinar 2.214) | Dinar 0.531 | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Changwon (South Korea) is 112% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩3,000,000 (Dinar 1,898) | Dinar 400 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (Dinar 316) | Dinar 225 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩115,000 (Dinar 73) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,500,000 (Dinar 949) | Dinar 350 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩425,000 (Dinar 269) | Dinar 250 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩65,000 (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,500 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩725,000 (Dinar 459) | Dinar 250 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 95 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,000 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Changwon (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩90,000 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 80 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩94,500 (Dinar 60) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩121,667 (Dinar 77) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩120,000 (Dinar 76) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Changwon (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,000,000 (Dinar 22,140) | Dinar 8,000 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,528 (Dinar 0.966) | Dinar 0.750 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩66,653 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 30 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Changwon (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,000 (Dinar 1.898) | Dinar 2.500 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 10 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,000 (Dinar 3.796) | Dinar 2.500 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,983 (Dinar 1.255) | Dinar 1.000 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,750 (Dinar 1.107) | Dinar 2.000 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.000 | + 174% | |
| 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 18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,750 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| 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 29) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,500 (Dinar 4.744) | Dinar 2.000 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,833 (Dinar 3.057) | Dinar 1.000 | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (Dinar 2.530) | - | - | |
| 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 33) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,167 (Dinar 2.003) | Dinar 2.100 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00063
JOD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Changwon (South Korea) is 62% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,940
(₩3,066,621)
in Changwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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