Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (₩18,295) | ₩9,500 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (₩8,968) | ₩5,655 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₩6,236) | ₩4,250 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (₩2,045) | ₩2,200 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (₩3,698) | ₩3,350 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (₩3,967) | ₩4,500 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (₩9,766) | ₩11,600 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (₩3,055) | ₩9,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (₩2,386) | ₩7,000 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (₩2,475) | ₩1,850 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (₩18,833) | ₩27,000 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (₩2,358) | ₩2,450 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 (₩2,143) | ₩2,350 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,923 (₩2,609,803) | ₩800,000 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,175 (₩1,942,334) | ₩500,000 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (₩92,515) | ₩275,000 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,203 (₩1,967,389) | ₩700,000 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,474 (₩1,316,483) | ₩461,905 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 (₩60,515) | ₩225,000 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$62 (₩55,105) | ₩31,196 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (₩343,592) | ₩600,000 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (₩120,473) | ₩80,000 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₩9,588) | ₩9,500 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (₩23,875) | ₩10,000 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 71% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (₩73,355) | ₩80,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (₩43,685) | ₩250,000 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (₩99,861) | ₩105,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (₩132,175) | ₩120,000 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (₩18,878,838) | ₩19,000,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (₩1,141) | ₩1,650 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (₩100,027) | ₩18,000 | + 456% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (₩25,389) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₩8,540) | ₩2,300 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (₩20,596) | ₩4,000 | + 415% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (₩105,949) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (₩9,146) | ₩6,000 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (₩4,577) | ₩4,000 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (₩4,983) | ₩4,500 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.56 (₩3,178) | ₩4,000 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (₩2,879) | ₩2,000 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (₩21,833) | ₩63,000 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (₩50,396) | ₩32,500 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (₩27,523) | ₩12,000 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (₩171,027) | ₩125,000 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (₩90,644) | ₩87,500 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (₩11,721) | ₩10,000 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (₩4,452) | ₩4,750 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₩6,055) | ₩3,250 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (₩483,053) | ₩1,000,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (₩450) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (₩52,639) | ₩58,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (₩13,450) | ₩3,600 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 812 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₩2,988,066 (C$3,346) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₩2,280,000 in Wonju.
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