- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Busan
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 114% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (元39) | 元32 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (元35) | 元26 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (元35) | 元9 | + 304% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (元14) | 元13 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,051 (元24) | 元11 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (元34) | 元9 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (元82) | 元58 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,252 (元31) | 元8 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,420 (元26) | 元8 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (元14) | 元4.75 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (元84) | 元50 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,384 (元14) | 元8 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,371 (元14) | 元6 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,008,890 (元5,917) | 元3,567 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩824,693 (元4,837) | 元2,125 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,745 (元955) | 元833 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (元3,684) | 元2,333 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (元2,388) | 元1,533 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (元587) | 元300 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (元153) | 元78 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩740,000 (元4,340) | 元8,000 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩81,316 (元477) | 元2,000 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (元55) | 元44 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (元118) | 元50 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,701 (元479) | 元467 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (元301) | 元250 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (元523) | 元553 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (元671) | 元950 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (元206,054) | 元155,000 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,609 (元9) | 元7 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩54,153 (元318) | 元138 | + 131% | |
| 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 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (元61) | 元10 | + 511% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩31,667 (元186) | 元100 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (元90) | 元15 | + 503% | |
| 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 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (元14) | 元7 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (元11) | 元7 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,558 (元97) | 元40 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (元109) | 元100 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,059 (元112) | 元112 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (元218) | 元120 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩42,791 (元251) | 元195 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (元60) | 元50 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (元32) | 元38 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (元22) | 元15 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (元4,547) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (元2.21) | 元1.00 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (元351) | 元168 | + 109% | |
| 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 215 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 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19,394
(₩3,306,705)
in Busan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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