- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Daegu
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 61% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,947 (Dinar 5.550) | Dinar 4.667 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,442 (Dinar 3.376) | Dinar 4.500 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,005 (Dinar 3.724) | Dinar 3.250 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,020 (Dinar 1.873) | Dinar 1.000 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,042 (Dinar 2.507) | Dinar 1.100 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,710 (Dinar 3.542) | Dinar 0.600 | + 490% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,093 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.000 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,722 (Dinar 3.549) | Dinar 1.100 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,557 (Dinar 2.206) | Dinar 1.500 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,933 (Dinar 1.199) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,154 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,567 (Dinar 1.592) | Dinar 1.000 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,934 (Dinar 1.199) | Dinar 0.531 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩855,825 (Dinar 531) | Dinar 400 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩625,063 (Dinar 388) | Dinar 225 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (Dinar 113) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩468,485 (Dinar 291) | Dinar 350 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩342,988 (Dinar 213) | Dinar 250 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩125,808 (Dinar 78) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩23,983 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩665,189 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 250 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,395 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 95 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,175 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩8,515 (Dinar 5.282) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩106,087 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 80 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩75,095 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩106,382 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,278 (Dinar 50) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 23% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩24,825,300 (Dinar 15,399) | Dinar 8,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,728 (Dinar 1.072) | Dinar 0.750 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩47,855 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 30 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (Dinar 2.227) | Dinar 2.500 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (Dinar 1.861) | Dinar 6 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 10 | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (Dinar 4.919) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Dinar 3.509) | Dinar 2.500 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (Dinar 2.130) | Dinar 1.000 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (Dinar 1.446) | Dinar 2.000 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.000 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,517 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Dinar 97) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩48,410 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,041 (Dinar 4.368) | Dinar 2.000 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (Dinar 2.874) | Dinar 1.000 | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,348 (Dinar 2.077) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (Dinar 124) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,293 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,400 (Dinar 2.109) | Dinar 2.100 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,485
(₩2,394,784)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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