- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Bucheon
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 147% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (元82) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (元45) | 元10 | + 346% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (元30) | 元10 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (元14) | 元12 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (元77) | 元8 | + 862% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (元38) | 元8 | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (元117) | 元20 | + 487% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (元32) | 元12 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (元18) | 元8 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (元10) | 元6.00 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (元91) | 元30 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (元56) | 元5.00 | + 1020% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (元25) | 元20 | + 25% | |
| 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 (元7,128) | 元3,000 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (元6,083) | 元1,500 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (元1,156) | 元400 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (元5,778) | 元2,000 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (元4,562) | 元1,000 | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (元912) | 元300 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (元335) | 元100 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (元517) | 元4,000 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (元608) | 元600 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (元49) | 元30 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (元85) | 元50 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 40% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (元578) | 元300 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (元608) | 元500 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (元791) | 元500 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (元1,338) | 元500 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (元152,065) | 元300,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (元9) | 元6.00 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (元487) | 元150 | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (元29) | 元10 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (元36) | 元20 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (元122) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (元61) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (元61) | 元30 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (元43) | 元12 | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (元15) | 元5.00 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (元73) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (元91) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (元100) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (元663) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (元298) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (元73) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (元49) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (元3,650) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (元852) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (元27) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00608
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 93% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,300
(₩3,008,655)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,500
in Zhenjiang.
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