Cost of living comparison
compared to
South Korea vs. Equatorial Guinea Cost of Living Summary
South Korea is 7.1 times more expensive than Equatorial Guinea overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.3% more in South Korea
- Groceries
-
pay 3.2% more in South Korea
- Transportation
-
pay 21.1% more in South Korea
- Housing
-
pay 95.3% more in South Korea
- Childcare
-
pay 42.3 times more in South Korea
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.4% more in South Korea
- Clothing
-
pay 34.3% more in South Korea
The cost of childcare, housing, clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in South Korea are more expensive than in Equatorial Guinea. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in South Korea.
South Korea vs. Equatorial Guinea Cost Breakdown
If you lived in South Korea instead of Equatorial Guinea, you would:
pay 6.3% more for restaurants
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.72
₩9,907
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.90
FCFA5,015
|
$5.50
₩8,102
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.89
FCFA502
|
$1.47
₩2,161
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.89
FCFA502
|
$0.82
₩1,216
|
|
Equatorial Guinea vs. South Korea - Cost of restaurants
pay 3.2% more for groceries
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.87
₩4,235
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.36
FCFA1,893
|
$5.63
₩8,290
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.78
FCFA6,075
|
$7.67
₩11,311
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
FCFA2,407
|
$2.84
₩4,180
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.09
FCFA1,742
|
$3.34
₩4,917
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.24
₩4,768
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.39
₩2,045
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.80
₩4,121
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.40
₩3,543
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.78
₩2,627
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.20
₩1,775
|
|
Equatorial Guinea vs. South Korea - Cost of groceries
pay 21.1% more for transportation
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.40
₩6,485
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$26.33
FCFA14,833
|
$47.17
₩69,524
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,972.23
FCFA18,574,687
|
$26,440.41
₩38,967,875
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.01
FCFA4,514
|
$8.33
₩12,280
|
|
Equatorial Guinea vs. South Korea - Cost of transportation
pay 95.3% more for housing
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.81
FCFA10,031
|
$21.68
₩31,958
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$267.09
FCFA150,462
|
$473.91
₩698,442
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$124.64
FCFA70,216
|
$357.19
₩526,420
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$132.53
₩195,326
|
|
Equatorial Guinea vs. South Korea - Cost of housing
pay 42.3 times more for childcare
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$378.52
₩557,869
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$356.12
FCFA200,617
|
$15,055.40
₩22,188,655
|
|
Equatorial Guinea vs. South Korea - Cost of childcare
pay 16.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$3.12
₩4,595
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.34
FCFA3,009
|
$3.57
₩5,258
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.51
FCFA2,540
|
$3.18
₩4,693
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$35.61
FCFA20,062
|
$49.86
₩73,483
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.38
FCFA3,028
|
$10.12
₩14,912
|
|
Equatorial Guinea vs. South Korea - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 34.3% more for clothing
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$26.71
FCFA15,046
|
$66.46
₩97,948
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$133.54
FCFA75,231
|
$50.68
₩74,697
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$72.74
₩107,204
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.03
FCFA50,154
|
$103.23
₩152,146
|
|
Equatorial Guinea vs. South Korea - Cost of clothing
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