Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 34% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (₩11,602) | ₩9,500 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₩7,718) | ₩5,655 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (₩3,478) | ₩4,250 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (₩1,090) | ₩2,200 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.03 (₩2,283) | ₩3,350 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.41 (₩1,591) | ₩4,500 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.61 (₩5,190) | ₩11,600 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.83 (₩2,060) | ₩9,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (₩1,409) | ₩7,000 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (₩1,508) | ₩1,850 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₩16,473) | ₩27,000 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (₩2,265) | ₩2,450 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (₩1,039) | ₩2,350 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (₩834,247) | ₩800,000 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $440 (₩495,562) | ₩500,000 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (₩58,302) | ₩275,000 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $545 (₩614,135) | ₩700,000 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (₩340,374) | ₩461,905 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (₩38,725) | ₩225,000 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (₩27,743) | ₩31,196 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $527 (₩593,138) | ₩600,000 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (₩173,697) | ₩80,000 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₩8,173) | ₩9,500 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (₩13,140) | ₩10,000 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 66% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (₩81,034) | ₩80,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (₩57,168) | ₩250,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₩118,312) | ₩105,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (₩101,614) | ₩120,000 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 8% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,150 (₩24,942,330) | ₩19,000,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (₩1,007) | ₩1,650 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (₩24,939) | ₩18,000 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (₩9,304) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.83 (₩5,434) | ₩2,300 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₩9,066) | ₩4,000 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (₩43,650) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.98 (₩6,729) | ₩6,000 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (₩3,998) | ₩4,000 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (₩5,482) | ₩4,500 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (₩1,990) | ₩4,000 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (₩1,773) | ₩2,000 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (₩10,466) | ₩63,000 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (₩21,862) | ₩32,500 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (₩12,418) | ₩12,000 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (₩71,451) | ₩125,000 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (₩55,282) | ₩87,500 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₩11,173) | ₩10,000 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (₩5,649) | ₩4,750 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.26 (₩2,549) | ₩3,250 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $690 (₩776,707) | ₩1,000,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (₩165) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₩64,281) | ₩58,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.35 (₩6,023) | ₩3,600 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,296 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 27% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩2,560,000 in Wonju you would need to make just about ₩1,866,356 ($1,657) in Quito.
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