- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Busan
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 71% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,845 (元41) | 元43 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (元36) | 元26 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (元36) | 元10 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,505 (元15) | 元18 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,224 (元26) | 元10 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,100 (元37) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (元85) | 元83 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (元30) | 元6 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (元25) | 元5.66 | + 343% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,214 (元13) | 元4.20 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,791 (元89) | 元80 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,340 (元14) | 元8 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (元14) | 元6 | + 115% | |
| 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 | ₩996,032 (元6,019) | 元3,286 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩743,300 (元4,492) | 元2,010 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (元997) | 元483 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (元3,796) | 元2,512 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (元2,460) | 元1,454 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (元604) | 元100 | + 504% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (元157) | 元65 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (元5,635) | 元10,000 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (元453) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (元56) | 元38 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,366 (元129) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (元495) | 元509 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (元310) | 元100 | + 210% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (元538) | 元680 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (元692) | 元1,500 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 54% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (元212,308) | 元175,811 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (元10) | 元7 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (元318) | 元147 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (元101) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (元29) | 元15 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (元63) | 元10 | + 530% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,933 (元127) | 元100 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (元93) | 元15 | + 521% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (元45) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (元42) | 元28 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (元14) | 元7 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (元11) | 元7 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (元96) | 元40 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,750 (元107) | 元100 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (元111) | 元112 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (元225) | 元120 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,790 (元277) | 元195 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (元62) | 元50 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (元33) | 元38 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (元23) | 元15 | + 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩207,924 (元1,257) | 元3,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (元2.26) | 元1.00 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (元362) | 元168 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (元20) | 元40 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 53% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,248
(₩2,357,634)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,300
in Zhengzhou.
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