- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Busan
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 94% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (元39) | 元26 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (元35) | 元25 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (元35) | 元8 | + 333% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (元15) | 元15 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,051 (元24) | 元9 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (元35) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (元83) | 元83 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,252 (元31) | 元6 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,420 (元26) | 元5.66 | + 361% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (元14) | 元4.00 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (元85) | 元80 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,384 (元14) | 元8 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,371 (元14) | 元6 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,008,890 (元5,954) | 元3,286 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩824,693 (元4,867) | 元2,010 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,745 (元960) | 元483 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (元3,707) | 元2,375 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (元2,403) | 元1,454 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (元590) | 元100 | + 490% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (元154) | 元65 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩740,000 (元4,367) | 元10,000 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,316 (元480) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (元55) | 元38 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (元119) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,701 (元482) | 元509 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (元303) | 元100 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (元526) | 元680 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (元675) | 元1,500 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (元207,327) | 元183,333 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,609 (元9) | 元7 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩54,153 (元320) | 元117 | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,800 (元99) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 78% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (元28) | 元15 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (元62) | 元10 | + 515% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩31,667 (元187) | 元100 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (元91) | 元15 | + 507% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (元44) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (元41) | 元28 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (元14) | 元7 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (元11) | 元7 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,558 (元98) | 元40 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 31% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (元110) | 元100 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,059 (元112) | 元112 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (元220) | 元120 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩42,791 (元253) | 元195 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (元61) | 元50 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (元33) | 元38 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (元22) | 元15 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (元4,575) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (元2.23) | 元1.00 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (元353) | 元168 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (元21) | 元40 | - 48% | |
| 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 171 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 62% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,203
(₩2,745,620)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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