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Seoul vs Chenmai
Sel vs Che

Average net salary (After tax)

Chenmai
Seoul

Housing

  • Rent apartment
  • Buy apartment

Rent 1 bedroom apartment

Cost per month

In city centre
Che
Sel
Outside city centre
Che
Sel

Rent 3 bedroom apartment

Cost per month

In city centre
Che
Sel
Outside city centre
Che
Sel

Buy apartment

Price per m2

In city centre
Che
Sel
Outside city centre
Che
Sel

Mortgage rates

Chenmai
4.5%
Seoul
5.5%
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Utilities

  • Basic Utilities
  • Internet & Phone

Basic utilities

Electricity, heating, water, Garbage for a 85m2 Apartment

Chenmai
Seoul

Internet

60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/ADSL

Che
Sel

Mobile phone data

One-minute local prepaid call (no plan or discount)

Che
Sel

Transport

  • Public Transport
  • Car

One-way ticket

Local transport

Che
Sel

Monthly pass

Regular price

Che
Sel

Fuel prices

Per Litre

Chenmai
Seoul

Buying a new car

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90KW Trendline (Or equivalent)

Che
Sel
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Groceries

  • Staples
  • Meat
  • Produce
  • Cigarettes

Staples

Milk 1L
Che
Sel
White bread 500g
Che
Sel
Eggs 12
Che
Sel
White rice 1kg
Che
Sel

Pack of cigarettes

(Marlboro)

Chenmai
Seoul

Meat & cheese

Chicken breasts 1kg
Che
Sel
Beef round 1kg
Che
Sel
Local cheese 1kg
Che
Sel

Vegetables

Potatoes 1kg
Che
Sel
Lettuce 1 head
Che
Sel
Tomatoes 1kg
Che
Sel

Fruit

Apples 1kg
Che
Sel
Oranges 1 head
Che
Sel
Bananas 1kg
Che
Sel

Eating Out

  • Food
  • Drinks

Meal for two

Inexpensive restaurant 2 meals
Che $4,070.74/mth
Sel $4,070.74/mth
Mid-range restaurant Three-course meal for two people
Che $4,070.74/mth
Sel $4,070.74/mth

Mcdonalds McMeal

Or equivalent combo meal

Chenmai
4.5%
Seoul
5.5%

Restaurant Prices in Chenmai are 17.14% higher than in Seoul

Drinks

Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
bottle
Che $4,070.74/mth
Sel $4,070.74/mth
Water 0.33L
bottle
Che $4,070.74/mth
Sel $4,070.74/mth
Cappuccino regular
Che $4,070.74/mth
Sel $4,070.74/mth

Alcohol

  • Beer
  • Wine

Domestic beer

Restaurant 0.5L draught
Che
Sel
Market 0.5L bottle
Che
Sel

Imported beer

Restaurant 0.33L bottle
Che
Sel
Market 0.33L bottle
Che
Sel

Bottle of wine

Mid-range, from supermarket

Chenmai
5
Seoul

Clothing

  • Clothing
  • Shoes

Pair of jeans

Levis 501 or similar

Che
Sel

Summer dress

From a chain store (e.g. Zara, H&M)

Che
Sel

Shoes

1 pair Nike shoes
Che
Sel
1 pair men's leather shoes
Che
Sel

Leisure

  • Cinema
  • Sports

Cinema

One ticket for an international release

Chenmai
$15.33
Seoul
$11.43

Tennis court rental

One hour on weekend

Che $4,070.74/mth
Sel $4,070.74/mth

Fitness club

Monthly fee for one adult

Che $4,070.74/mth
Sel $4,070.74/mth