- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- China
- Wonju
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wonju, South Korea compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wonju (South Korea) is 82% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,500 (元58) | 元40 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,655 (元34) | 元26 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,250 (元26) | 元27 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,200 (元13) | 元13 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,350 (元20) | 元16 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,500 (元27) | 元12 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩11,600 (元71) | 元57 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,000 (元55) | 元14 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩7,000 (元43) | 元8 | + 455% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,850 (元11) | 元5.17 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩27,000 (元164) | 元95 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,450 (元15) | 元8 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,350 (元14) | 元6 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Wonju (South Korea) is 59% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (元4,866) | 元3,917 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩500,000 (元3,041) | 元2,500 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩275,000 (元1,673) | 元533 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩700,000 (元4,258) | 元2,800 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩461,905 (元2,810) | 元1,450 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩225,000 (元1,369) | 元800 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩31,196 (元190) | 元136 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩600,000 (元3,650) | 元2,488 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (元487) | 元500 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,500 (元58) | 元35 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (元61) | 元22 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 351% | |||
| Clothes in Wonju (South Korea) is 351% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩80,000 (元487) | 元442 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩250,000 (元1,521) | 元195 | + 680% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,000 (元639) | 元600 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩120,000 (元730) | 元499 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Wonju (South Korea) is 11% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩19,000,000 (元115,569) | 元182,922 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,650 (元10) | 元8 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩18,000 (元109) | 元110 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Wonju (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩2,300 (元14) | 元150 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,000 (元24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩6,000 (元36) | 元10 | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩4,000 (元24) | 元33 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩4,500 (元27) | 元33 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,000 (元24) | 元9 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,000 (元12) | 元11 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩63,000 (元383) | 元40 | + 858% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Wonju (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,500 (元198) | 元124 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩12,000 (元73) | 元96 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩125,000 (元760) | 元50 | + 1421% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩87,500 (元532) | 元543 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,000 (元61) | 元46 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,750 (元29) | 元31 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,250 (元20) | 元13 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩1,000,000 (元6,083) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,000 (元353) | 元780 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,600 (元22) | 元12 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wonju (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,651
(₩3,066,231)
in Wonju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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