- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Bucheon
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 146% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (82元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (45元) | 10元 | + 348% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (30元) | 10元 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (14元) | 12元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (77元) | 8元 | + 867% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (38元) | 9元 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (118元) | 20元 | + 490% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (32元) | 11元 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (18元) | 8元 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (10元) | 6.00元 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (92元) | 30元 | + 206% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (56元) | 5.00元 | + 1025% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (25元) | 20元 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 169% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (7,161元) | 3,000元 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (6,111元) | 1,500元 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (1,161元) | 400元 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (5,805元) | 2,000元 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (4,583元) | 1,000元 | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (917元) | 300元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (336元) | 100元 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (519元) | 4,000元 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (611元) | 600元 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (49元) | 30元 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (86元) | 50元 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 42% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (581元) | 300元 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (611元) | 500元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (794元) | 500元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (1,344元) | 500元 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (152,774元) | 300,000元 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (9元) | 6.00元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (489元) | 150元 | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 78% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (29元) | 10元 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (37元) | 20元 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (122元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (61元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (61元) | 30元 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (43元) | 12元 | + 256% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (15元) | 5.00元 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (73元) | 25元 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 50% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (92元) | 80元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (101元) | 50元 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (666元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (299元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (73元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (27元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (49元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (3,667元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (856元) | 175元 | + 389% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (27元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00611
CNY
/
KRW
Do you live in Zhenjiang? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles is 58% more expensive than in Bangkok
- Cost of living in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York is 152% more expensive than in Warsaw
- Cost of living in Toronto is 26% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Caracas is 280% more expensive than in Lima
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Paris is 15% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is 183% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in New York is 6% more expensive than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 86% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 17,272元
(₩2,826,405)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300元
in Zhenjiang.
Prices recently added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Seattle, Washington costs $60 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Singapore costs SGD $8 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Antwerp costs €1.40 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Panama City costs 0.77 B/. (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Salt Lake City, Utah costs $100 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Lexington, Kentucky costs $30 (about 3 hours ago)