Cost of living comparison
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South Korea vs. Bahamas Cost of Living Summary
South Korea is 32.7% cheaper than Bahamas overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 61.4% less in South Korea
- Groceries
-
pay 15.2% less in South Korea
- Transportation
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pay 30.2% less in South Korea
- Housing
-
pay 63.7% less in South Korea
- Childcare
-
pay 5.0% less in South Korea
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 50.5% less in South Korea
- Clothing
-
pay 3.1% less in South Korea
Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, transportation, groceries, and childcare are lower in South Korea.
South Korea vs. Bahamas Cost Breakdown
If you lived in South Korea instead of Bahamas, you would:
pay 61.4% less for restaurants
|
Bahamas
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$29.17
BSD29.17
|
$6.72
₩9,865
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.08
BSD11.08
|
$5.50
₩8,068
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.31
BSD3.31
|
$1.47
₩2,152
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.21
BSD2.21
|
$0.82
₩1,211
|
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pay 15.2% less for groceries
|
Bahamas
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.71
BSD4.71
|
$2.87
₩4,217
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.79
BSD5.79
|
$5.63
₩8,255
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.88
BSD11.88
|
$7.67
₩11,264
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.37
BSD7.37
|
$2.84
₩4,162
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.61
BSD4.61
|
$3.34
₩4,896
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.86
BSD1.86
|
$3.24
₩4,748
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.64
BSD1.64
|
$1.39
₩2,037
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.39
BSD3.39
|
$2.80
₩4,104
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.26
BSD3.26
|
$2.40
₩3,528
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.84
BSD1.84
|
$1.78
₩2,616
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
BSD1.37
|
$1.20
₩1,767
|
|
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pay 30.2% less for transportation
|
Bahamas
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.71
BSD5.71
|
$4.40
₩6,458
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.00
BSD45.00
|
$47.17
₩69,233
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,500.00
BSD37,500.00
|
$26,440.41
₩38,804,738
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$31.23
BSD31.23
|
$8.33
₩12,228
|
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pay 63.7% less for housing
|
Bahamas
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$89.81
BSD89.81
|
$21.68
₩31,824
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,626.39
BSD1,626.39
|
$473.91
₩695,518
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,361.11
BSD1,361.11
|
$357.19
₩524,216
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$201.16
BSD201.16
|
$132.53
₩194,509
|
|
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pay 5.0% less for childcare
|
Bahamas
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$606.67
BSD606.67
|
$378.52
₩555,533
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,785.71
BSD11,785.71
|
$15,055.40
₩22,095,763
|
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pay 50.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Bahamas
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.25
BSD6.25
|
$3.12
₩4,576
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.69
BSD5.69
|
$3.57
₩5,236
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.78
BSD13.78
|
$3.18
₩4,673
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$92.58
BSD92.58
|
$49.86
₩73,176
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.50
BSD17.50
|
$10.12
₩14,850
|
|
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pay 3.1% less for clothing
|
Bahamas
|
South Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$55.83
BSD55.83
|
$66.46
₩97,538
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.83
BSD50.83
|
$50.68
₩74,384
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.94
BSD104.94
|
$72.74
₩106,755
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.57
BSD103.57
|
$103.23
₩151,509
|
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