Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Cologne (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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Cologne | Gwangju | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₩19,885) | ₩9,317 | + 113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₩11,274) | ₩6,285 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (₩5,416) | ₩4,508 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₩1,394) | ₩2,493 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.27 (₩4,363) | ₩4,277 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (₩3,970) | ₩3,000 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (₩6,900) | ₩7,161 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (₩3,372) | ₩6,693 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (₩2,377) | ₩4,487 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (₩1,342) | ₩1,756 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₩10,328) | ₩20,000 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (₩2,213) | ₩2,398 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (₩1,944) | ₩3,008 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 133% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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Cologne | Gwangju | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,732 (₩2,313,379) | ₩598,305 | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (₩1,687,469) | ₩397,436 | + 325% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €212 (₩283,607) | ₩90,769 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,059 (₩1,414,798) | ₩610,204 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €705 (₩941,269) | ₩400,000 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (₩174,620) | ₩50,000 | + 249% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₩33,448) | ₩25,000 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €343 (₩457,509) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₩134,466) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₩9,554) | ₩10,513 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₩19,216) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₩109,755) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (₩55,458) | ₩27,832 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₩122,881) | ₩92,308 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₩120,940) | ₩80,000 | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 54% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,632 (₩27,553,317) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (₩2,324) | ₩1,446 | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €94 (₩126,101) | ₩366,667 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (₩26,684) | ₩10,790 | + 147% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 36% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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Cologne | Gwangju | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₩8,362) | ₩10,000 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₩13,581) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₩62,042) | ₩50,000 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (₩4,240) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (₩2,897) | ₩11,250 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (₩2,626) | ₩5,000 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (₩1,933) | ₩5,300 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (₩2,138) | ₩2,000 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₩26,839) | ₩12,025 | + 123% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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Cologne | Gwangju | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₩47,952) | ₩26,164 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₩27,139) | ₩17,828 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (₩172,212) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₩82,908) | ₩40,000 | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₩11,087) | ₩7,000 | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (₩3,853) | ₩4,435 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (₩5,704) | ₩3,380 | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (₩664,926) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₩111) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (₩57,476) | ₩42,000 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₩8,598) | ₩3,144 | + 173% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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