- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Daegu
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,553 (Dinar 5.495) | Dinar 4.667 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,335 (Dinar 3.427) | Dinar 4.500 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,901 (Dinar 3.791) | Dinar 3.250 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,554 (Dinar 1.641) | Dinar 1.000 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,407 (Dinar 2.189) | Dinar 1.100 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,120 (Dinar 3.289) | Dinar 0.600 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,201 (Dinar 3.341) | Dinar 1.100 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,329 (Dinar 2.138) | Dinar 1.500 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,621 (Dinar 1.042) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,134 (Dinar 1.371) | Dinar 1.000 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (Dinar 1.282) | Dinar 0.531 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩965,588 (Dinar 620) | Dinar 400 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩647,027 (Dinar 416) | Dinar 225 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (Dinar 117) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩517,452 (Dinar 332) | Dinar 350 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩344,084 (Dinar 221) | Dinar 250 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,573 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,290 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 15 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (Dinar 429) | Dinar 250 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 95 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (Dinar 5.788) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 80 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,833 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩22,413,600 (Dinar 14,398) | Dinar 8,000 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (Dinar 1.080) | Dinar 0.750 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,387 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 30 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 55% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (Dinar 2.306) | Dinar 2.500 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (Dinar 1.927) | Dinar 6 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 10 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (Dinar 5.094) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Dinar 3.635) | Dinar 2.500 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (Dinar 2.206) | Dinar 1.000 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (Dinar 1.498) | Dinar 2.000 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.000 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,138 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Dinar 100) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,378 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,881 (Dinar 4.421) | Dinar 2.000 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (Dinar 2.977) | Dinar 1.000 | + 198% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,611 (Dinar 2.320) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,067 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,555 (Dinar 2.284) | Dinar 2.100 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00064
JOD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,633
(₩2,542,148)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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