- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Busan
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (元39) | 元43 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (元34) | 元26 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (元35) | 元10 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (元14) | 元18 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,224 (元25) | 元10 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,100 (元36) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (元82) | 元83 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (元29) | 元6 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (元24) | 元5.66 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (元13) | 元4.20 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (元84) | 元80 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,395 (元14) | 元8 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (元13) | 元6 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 64% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,032 (元5,802) | 元3,286 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩743,300 (元4,330) | 元2,010 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (元961) | 元483 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (元3,659) | 元2,512 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (元2,372) | 元1,454 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (元582) | 元100 | + 482% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (元152) | 元65 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (元5,431) | 元10,000 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (元437) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (元54) | 元38 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,366 (元124) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (元478) | 元509 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (元299) | 元100 | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (元519) | 元680 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (元667) | 元1,500 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 59% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (元204,639) | 元175,811 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (元10) | 元7 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (元306) | 元117 | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (元97) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (元28) | 元15 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (元61) | 元10 | + 507% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩9,267 (元54) | 元100 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (元90) | 元15 | + 499% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (元43) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (元41) | 元28 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (元14) | 元7 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (元11) | 元7 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (元93) | 元40 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (元108) | 元100 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (元107) | 元112 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (元217) | 元120 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩41,842 (元244) | 元195 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (元60) | 元50 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (元32) | 元38 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (元22) | 元15 | + 43% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₩781,826 (元4,554) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (元2.18) | 元1.00 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (元349) | 元168 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (元19) | 元40 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 元16,963
(₩2,912,213)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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