Cost of living comparison
If you lived in South Korea instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.16
₩8,458
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$5.24
₩7,194
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.47
₩2,021
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.79
₩1,087
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$3.08
₩4,225
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.40
₩7,421
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.46
₩10,242
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.76
₩3,786
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.32
₩4,560
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.17
₩4,350
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.49
₩2,044
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.53
₩3,476
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.41
₩3,315
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.82
₩2,506
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.21
₩1,661
|
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.39
₩6,032
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$45.32
₩62,227
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$27,023.07
₩37,107,095
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$8.17
₩11,221
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$17.65
₩24,242
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$426.93
₩586,247
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$328.41
₩450,965
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$111.42
₩153,001
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$373.40
₩512,740
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,907.58
₩31,455,853
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$3.09
₩4,249
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.39
₩4,654
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$3.21
₩4,413
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$45.71
₩62,769
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$10.10
₩13,867
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$60.70
₩83,357
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$44.52
₩61,137
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$72.99
₩100,230
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$93.73
₩128,707
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