Cost of living in Gwangju
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.45
₩9,323
|
$5.73
-
$10.74
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.73
₩8,287
|
$5.01
-
$6.45
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.34
₩1,942
|
$1.07
-
$6.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.69
₩1,001
|
$0.57
-
$1.43
|
Gwangju - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.32
₩3,350
|
$2.15
-
$2.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.58
₩5,180
|
$2.86
-
$4.30
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.78
₩9,804
|
$5.42
-
$13.50
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.58
₩3,729
|
$1.72
-
$7.85
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.19
₩3,172
|
$2.11
-
$3.25
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.68
₩5,325
|
$1.95
-
$6.50
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.06
₩2,976
|
$0.97
-
$3.25
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.06
₩5,874
|
$1.62
-
$6.50
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.49
₩3,602
|
$0.65
-
$4.87
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.79
₩2,584
|
$1.62
-
$1.95
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.08
₩1,566
|
$0.65
-
$1.62
|
Gwangju - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.38
₩6,338
|
$4.36
-
$5.05
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$64.46
₩93,234
|
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,023.07
₩39,086,703
|
$27,023.07
-
$27,215.72
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.87
₩11,379
|
$6.71
-
$12.89
|
Gwangju - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$21.49
₩31,078
|
$15.76
-
$25.07
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$441.66
₩638,824
|
$358.10
-
$572.96
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$346.16
₩500,700
|
$286.48
-
$429.72
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$136.10
₩196,853
|
$110.84
-
$160.53
|
Gwangju - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,074.30
₩1,553,896
|
$1,074.30
-
$1,074.30
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,783.32
₩37,293,507
|
$25,783.32
-
$25,783.32
|
Gwangju - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.33
₩3,367
|
$1.43
-
$4.70
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.37
₩4,869
|
$2.15
-
$6.80
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.22
₩4,662
|
$3.22
-
$3.22
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.55
₩67,336
|
$21.49
-
$71.62
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.59
₩12,431
|
$8.59
-
$11.46
|
Gwangju - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.94
₩70,789
|
$25.07
-
$85.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.81
₩51,797
|
$21.49
-
$57.30
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$62.07
₩89,781
|
$42.97
-
$85.94
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.69
₩139,851
|
$71.62
-
$143.24
|
Gwangju - Cost of clothing
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