- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Bucheon
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 142% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (81元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (44元) | 10元 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (29元) | 10元 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (14元) | 12元 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (76元) | 8元 | + 851% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (38元) | 9元 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (116元) | 20元 | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (32元) | 11元 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (18元) | 8元 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (10元) | 6.00元 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (90元) | 30元 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (55元) | 5.00元 | + 1007% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (25元) | 20元 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 164% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (7,047元) | 3,000元 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (6,013元) | 1,500元 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (1,143元) | 400元 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (5,713元) | 2,000元 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (4,510元) | 1,000元 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (902元) | 300元 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (331元) | 100元 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (511元) | 4,000元 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (601元) | 600元 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (48元) | 30元 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (84元) | 50元 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (571元) | 300元 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (601元) | 500元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (782元) | 500元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (1,323元) | 500元 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (150,334元) | 300,000元 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (9元) | 6.00元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (369元) | 150元 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 76% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (29元) | 10元 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (36元) | 20元 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (120元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (60元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (60元) | 30元 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (42元) | 12元 | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (15元) | 5.00元 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (72元) | 25元 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 48% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (90元) | 80元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (99元) | 50元 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (655元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (295元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (72元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (27元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (48元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (3,608元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (842元) | 175元 | + 381% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (27元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
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 February 01, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 77% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,732元
(₩2,449,930)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,300元
in Zhenjiang.
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