- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Busan
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 133% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,497 (45元) | 32元 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,097 (37元) | 26元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,165 (37元) | 9元 | + 326% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,544 (27元) | 12元 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,524 (39元) | 7元 | + 465% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,135 (79元) | 58元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,745 (35元) | 7元 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,647 (28元) | 7元 | + 307% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,427 (15元) | 5.01元 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩17,678 (106元) | 60元 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,641 (16元) | 7元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,260 (14元) | 7元 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,100,450 (6,626元) | 3,567元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩823,017 (4,956元) | 2,125元 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,110 (1,012元) | 833元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩620,470 (3,736元) | 2,333元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩429,006 (2,583元) | 1,533元 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩112,787 (679元) | 300元 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (152元) | 78元 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩679,832 (4,093元) | 8,000元 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩84,588 (509元) | 2,000元 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,134 (61元) | 44元 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,193 (122元) | 50元 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (520元) | 467元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (308元) | 250元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (566元) | 553元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (574元) | 950元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,697,000 (208,922元) | 155,000元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,557 (9元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (336元) | 138元 | + 144% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (110元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 67% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (28元) | 15元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (53元) | 10元 | + 426% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩27,500 (166元) | 100元 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,573 (94元) | 15元 | + 525% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (53元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (32元) | 28元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (14元) | 7元 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (101元) | 40元 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩19,667 (118元) | 100元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,673 (118元) | 112元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (224元) | 120元 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (262元) | 195元 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,736 (65元) | 50元 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,403 (33元) | 38元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (23元) | 15元 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (4,668元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (2.27元) | 1.00元 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (354元) | 168元 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (21元) | 40元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 183 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,521元
(₩3,075,977)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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