- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Bucheon
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 143% 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 | + 349% | |
| 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 | + 868% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (38元) | 8元 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (118元) | 20元 | + 491% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (32元) | 12元 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (18元) | 8元 | + 130% | |
| 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 | + 1027% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (25元) | 20元 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 170% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (7,173元) | 3,000元 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (6,121元) | 1,500元 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (1,163元) | 400元 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (5,815元) | 2,000元 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (4,591元) | 1,000元 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (918元) | 300元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (337元) | 100元 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (520元) | 4,000元 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (612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 | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 41% 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 (612元) | 500元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (796元) | 500元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (1,347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 (153,023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 (490元) | 150元 | + 226% | |
| 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 (29元) | 10元 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (37元) | 20元 | + 84% | |
| 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 | + 257% | |
| 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) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (92元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (101元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (667元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (300元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (73元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (28元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (49元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (3,673元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (857元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (28元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
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:
0.00612
CNY
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 91% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,728元
(₩3,059,607)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,800元
in Zhenjiang.
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