- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Daegu
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 48% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,777 (Dinar 5.531) | Dinar 4.667 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,298 (Dinar 3.339) | Dinar 4.500 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,779 (Dinar 3.642) | Dinar 3.250 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,263 (Dinar 1.426) | Dinar 1.000 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,320 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 1.100 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,911 (Dinar 3.095) | Dinar 0.600 | + 416% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,749 (Dinar 2.993) | Dinar 1.100 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,675 (Dinar 1.686) | Dinar 1.500 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,608 (Dinar 1.014) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,115 (Dinar 1.333) | Dinar 1.000 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (Dinar 1.257) | Dinar 0.531 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,008,360 (Dinar 635) | Dinar 400 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩684,323 (Dinar 431) | Dinar 225 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,114 (Dinar 115) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩544,666 (Dinar 343) | Dinar 350 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩370,586 (Dinar 234) | Dinar 250 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,372 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩21,697 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 15 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (Dinar 421) | Dinar 250 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 95 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (Dinar 5.983) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (Dinar 5.678) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 80 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,833 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩22,413,600 (Dinar 14,125) | Dinar 8,000 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (Dinar 1.060) | Dinar 0.750 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩47,466 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 30 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 67% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (Dinar 2.263) | Dinar 2.500 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (Dinar 1.891) | Dinar 6 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩92,188 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 10 | + 481% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (Dinar 4.997) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Dinar 3.566) | Dinar 2.500 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (Dinar 2.164) | Dinar 1.000 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (Dinar 1.470) | Dinar 2.000 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.000 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,903 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,654 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Dinar 98) | - | - | |
| 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 | ₩7,106 (Dinar 4.478) | Dinar 2.000 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,334 (Dinar 2.732) | Dinar 1.000 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,722 (Dinar 2.346) | - | - | |
| 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 2.241) | Dinar 2.100 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JOD
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,346
(₩2,136,099)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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