Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Wuzhou, China
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 46% more expensive than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,243 (54元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,560 (38元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,477 (32元) | 13元 | + 144% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,331 (14元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,174 (24元) | 12元 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,265 (37元) | 16元 | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,999 (76元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,773 (39元) | 10元 | + 295% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,083 (24元) | 8元 | + 198% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,397 (14元) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩26,814 (156元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,646 (15元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,410 (20元) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,028,480 (11,828元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,375,620 (8,021元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩298,484 (1,740元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,285,910 (7,498元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩755,496 (4,405元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩109,270 (637元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,092 (175元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩362,068 (2,111元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,479 (609元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,942 (58元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,811 (75元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,873 (425元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩55,608 (324元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩105,719 (616元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩168,969 (985元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,775,700 (173,619元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,456 (8元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,999 (472元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩14,701 (86元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Wuzhou (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) | - | - | |
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 | ||||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,888 (186元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,367 (125元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩177,731 (1,036元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩63,605 (371元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,421 (67元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,689 (27元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,102 (30元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩595,350 (3,471元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩157 (0.92元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩65,757 (383元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,637 (27元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 46,769元 (₩8,020,973) in Seoul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 32,000元 in Wuzhou.
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