Cost of living comparison
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South Bend vs. Incheon Cost of Living Summary
South Bend is 62.1% more expensive than Incheon.
- Restaurants
- pay 75.2% more in South Bend
- Groceries
- pay 27.8% less in South Bend
- Transportation
- pay 50.5% more in South Bend
- Housing
- pay 2.3 times more in South Bend
- Childcare
- pay 2.8 times more in South Bend
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 59.1% more in South Bend
- Clothing
- pay 30.9% less in South Bend
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation in South Bend are more expensive than in Incheon. Expenses including clothing and groceries are lower in South Bend. Notably, childcare, housing, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in South Bend.
South Bend vs. Incheon Cost Breakdown
If you lived in South Bend instead of Incheon, you would:
pay 75.2% more for restaurants
Incheon | South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $6.72 ₩10,320 | $15.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $6.30 ₩9,668 | $7.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.32 ₩2,021 | $1.88 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.66 ₩1,007 | $1.41 | |
Incheon vs. South Bend - Cost of restaurants
pay 27.8% less for groceries
Incheon | South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.95 ₩4,526 | $2.66 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.79 ₩10,428 | $5.87 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $7.85 ₩12,048 | $3.02 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.93 ₩4,501 | $2.97 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.94 ₩4,517 | $4.33 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $3.26 ₩5,010 | $2.00 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.28 ₩1,971 | $0.60 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.35 ₩3,610 | $1.10 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.77 ₩4,256 | $0.80 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.50 ₩2,299 | $0.95 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.86 ₩1,314 | $0.72 | |
Incheon vs. South Bend - Cost of groceries
pay 50.5% more for transportation
Incheon | South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.43 ₩6,797 | $3.16 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $24.79 ₩38,058 | $35.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $25,072.36 ₩38M | $34,000.00 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $8.16 ₩12,521 | $20.70 | |
Incheon vs. South Bend - Cost of transportation
pay 2.3 times more for housing
Incheon | South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $19.81 ₩30,417 | $60.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $539.51 ₩828K | $1,625.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $373.33 ₩573K | $825.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $118.88 ₩183K | $93.79 | |
Incheon vs. South Bend - Cost of housing
pay 2.8 times more for childcare
Incheon | South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $254.87 ₩391K | $950.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $10,906.99 ₩17M | $21,000.00 | |
Incheon vs. South Bend - Cost of childcare
pay 59.1% more for entertainment and sports
Incheon | South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $3.17 ₩4,871 | $6.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $3.48 ₩5,341 | $4.88 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $3.18 ₩4,888 | $6.42 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $32.02 ₩49,167 | $42.47 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.61 ₩16,295 | $14.00 | |
Incheon vs. South Bend - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 30.9% less for clothing
Incheon | South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $49.77 ₩76,404 | $39.33 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $39.49 ₩60,630 | $29.99 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $70.50 ₩108K | $50.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $99.06 ₩152K | $50.00 | |
Incheon vs. South Bend - Cost of clothing
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