Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Wuhu, China
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 73% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (54元) | 36元 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (38元) | 31元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (32元) | 10元 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (24元) | 10元 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (37元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (76元) | 47元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (40元) | 8元 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (24元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (14元) | 4.00元 | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (157元) | 75元 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (15元) | 7元 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (20元) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 89% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,028,480 (11,846元) | 3,875元 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (8,033元) | 2,875元 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (1,743元) | 304元 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (7,509元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (4,412元) | 3,000元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (638元) | 140元 | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (176元) | 120元 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (2,114元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (610元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (58元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (75元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 39% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (426元) | 150元 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (325元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (617元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (987元) | 200元 | + 393% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Wuhu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (173,883元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (9元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,999 (473元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (86元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,804 (40元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,501 (38元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩28,310 (165元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩16,300 (95元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,888 (52元) | 31元 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,606 (50元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,941 (17元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,602 (15元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,329 (95元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 31% more expensive than in Wuhu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (186元) | 213元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (125元) | 81元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (1,038元) | 100元 | + 938% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (371元) | 400元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (67元) | 45元 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (27元) | 45元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (30元) | 17元 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (3,477元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (0.92元) | 0.20元 | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (384元) | 200元 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,637 (27元) | - | - | |
| 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 241 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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