Cost of living
Daejeon (South Korea) compared to Cheongju
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Overview comparison
Daejeon (South Korea)Cheongju
Consumer prices in Daejeon (South Korea) are roughly 26% higher than in Cheongju.
Cost of living
| Item | Daejeon (South Korea) | Cheongju |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,001 | 933 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,424 | 2,266 |
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| Without rent one person | 606 | 692 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,082 | 2,331 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 433.21 | 373.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 832.72 | 461.65 |
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| Food person | 395 | 392 |
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| Food family | 1,350 | 1,015 |
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| Transport person | 77.11 | 104.63 |
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| Transport family | 222.3 | 254.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.83 years | 69.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Daejeon (South Korea) | Cheongju |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.04 | 5.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.74 | 43.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.1 | 5.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 | 3.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.31 | 3.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.26 | 1.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Daejeon (South Korea) | Cheongju |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 354.5 | 295.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 285.94 | 226.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,115.69 | 497.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 623.94 | 333.14 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.46 | 98.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.96 | 184 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.93 | 12.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Daejeon (South Korea) | Cheongju |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.5 | 4.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,720 | 5,100 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,445 | 2,544 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.17% | 68.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.51 | 9.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.34 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Daejeon (South Korea) | Cheongju |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.29 | 2.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.78 | 3.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.03 | 2.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.53 | 12.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.8 | 9.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.49 | 12.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.69 | 2.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Daejeon (South Korea) | Cheongju |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.04 | 71.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.31 | 6.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.71 | 34.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.88 | 7.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.98 | 43.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.64 | 102.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 296.43 | 610.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,417 | 13,021 |
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