- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Bucheon
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 79% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,000 (元36) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (元36) | 元10 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩3,000 (元18) | 元10 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,200 (元13) | 元12 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩10,000 (元60) | 元8 | + 654% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,000 (元36) | 元8 | + 352% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,000 (元84) | 元20 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,000 (元30) | 元12 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (元18) | 元8 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,000 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (元90) | 元30 | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,500 (元9) | 元5.00 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,000 (元12) | 元20 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (元4,826) | 元3,000 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元4,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 33% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元300 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩40,000 (元241) | 元500 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元500 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元500 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元6.00 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,000 (元36) | 元10 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元12 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,000 (元115) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩18,000 (元109) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩38,000 (元229) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,250 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩130,000 (元784) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,357
(₩1,882,649)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,000
in Zhenjiang.
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