- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Wonju
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wonju, South Korea compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wonju (South Korea) is 79% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,500 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.667 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,655 (Dinar 3.618) | Dinar 4.500 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,250 (Dinar 2.719) | Dinar 3.250 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,200 (Dinar 1.407) | Dinar 1.000 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,350 (Dinar 2.143) | Dinar 1.100 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,500 (Dinar 2.879) | Dinar 0.600 | + 380% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,600 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.000 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,000 (Dinar 5.758) | Dinar 1.100 | + 423% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩7,000 (Dinar 4.478) | Dinar 1.500 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,850 (Dinar 1.184) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩27,000 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 10 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,450 (Dinar 1.567) | Dinar 1.000 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,350 (Dinar 1.503) | Dinar 0.531 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Wonju (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (Dinar 512) | Dinar 400 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (Dinar 320) | Dinar 225 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩275,000 (Dinar 176) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩700,000 (Dinar 448) | Dinar 350 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩461,905 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 250 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩225,000 (Dinar 144) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩31,196 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩600,000 (Dinar 384) | Dinar 250 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 95 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,500 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Wonju (South Korea) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩80,000 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 80 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩250,000 (Dinar 160) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,000 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩120,000 (Dinar 77) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Wonju (South Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩19,000,000 (Dinar 12,155) | Dinar 8,000 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,650 (Dinar 1.056) | Dinar 0.750 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩18,000 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 30 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Wonju (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,300 (Dinar 1.471) | Dinar 2.500 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,000 (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 6 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩6,000 (Dinar 3.838) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩4,000 (Dinar 2.559) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩4,500 (Dinar 2.879) | Dinar 2.500 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,000 (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 1.000 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (Dinar 1.279) | Dinar 2.000 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩63,000 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 3.000 | + 1243% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Wonju (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,500 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩12,000 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩125,000 (Dinar 80) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩87,500 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,000 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.000 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,750 (Dinar 3.039) | Dinar 1.000 | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,250 (Dinar 2.079) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩1,000,000 (Dinar 640) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,000 (Dinar 37) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,600 (Dinar 2.303) | Dinar 2.100 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00064
JOD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Wonju (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,548
(₩2,420,356)
in Wonju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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