Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 106% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Bucheon | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,372 (4,521 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,316 (2,474 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,843 (1,637 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,358 (797 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩12,633 (4,271 KZT) | 873 KZT | + 389% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,263 (2,118 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,266 (6,514 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,263 (1,780 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (1,014 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 247% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,632 (552 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (5,072 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,136 (3,089 KZT) | 716 KZT | + 332% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,106 (1,388 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 626% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 10% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Bucheon | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,168,610 (395,108 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (338,101 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (64,239 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (321,196 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (253,576 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (50,715 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 180% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (18,596 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 364% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (28,739 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (33,810 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (2,705 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (4,733 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | + 14% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Bucheon | Almaty | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (32,120 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | + 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩64,766 (21,898 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (43,953 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (74,382 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (8,452,520 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (524 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 123% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (20,772 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 313% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 6,834 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Bucheon | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,762 (1,610 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (2,029 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (6,762 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,411 KZT | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (3,381 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (3,381 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (2,367 KZT) | 724 KZT | + 227% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (845 KZT) | 862 KZT | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (4,057 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 7% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Bucheon | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (5,072 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,523 (5,587 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩200,000 (67,620 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | + 299% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩48,897 (16,532 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (4,057 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,497 (1,520 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (2,705 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (202,860 KZT) | 376,792 KZT | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 50 KZT | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩139,907 (47,303 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (1,521 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 86% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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