Cost of living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₩24,149) | ₩7,879 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₩15,622) | ₩6,257 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (₩8,267) | ₩7,500 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (₩1,586) | ₩2,250 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.47 (₩6,425) | ₩3,259 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.09 (₩4,449) | ₩9,000 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (₩7,922) | ₩8,500 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (₩5,399) | ₩7,500 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (₩3,189) | ₩4,250 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.83 (₩5,509) | ₩2,095 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₩25,392) | ₩8,000 | + 217% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (₩3,241) | ₩2,250 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (₩2,379) | ₩1,600 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,592 (₩2,289,468) | ₩870,102 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,099 (₩1,581,128) | ₩881,960 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $298 (₩428,224) | ₩197,368 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $949 (₩1,364,718) | ₩548,718 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $671 (₩965,638) | ₩360,774 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (₩203,945) | ₩250,000 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (₩78,540) | ₩32,500 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 (₩383,408) | ₩917,241 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₩129,859) | ₩160,000 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₩25,782) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (₩50,344) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₩68,610) | ₩65,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (₩74,032) | ₩34,500 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $118 (₩169,624) | ₩62,241 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (₩148,036) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,393 (₩40,839,496) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (₩1,098) | ₩1,489 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (₩62,529) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₩26,494) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (₩8,191) | ₩5,333 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (₩58,094) | ₩10,000 | + 481% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (₩137,163) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (₩9,044) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₩6,663) | ₩10,000 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (₩7,614) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (₩5,256) | ₩3,155 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (₩2,062) | ₩5,500 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (₩31,560) | ₩9,034 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Suwon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Suwon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (₩68,200) | ₩17,500 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (₩30,244) | ₩19,323 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (₩239,381) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (₩95,441) | ₩45,000 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₩17,204) | ₩8,000 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (₩9,388) | ₩4,741 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (₩8,457) | ₩3,318 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (₩552,550) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (₩658) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (₩61,423) | ₩60,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₩12,432) | ₩4,500 | + 176% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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