Cost of living
Gwangju (Korea, South) compared to Chungcheongnam-do
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Overview comparison
Gwangju (Korea, South)Chungcheongnam-do
Consumer prices in Gwangju (Korea, South) are roughly 15% higher than in Chungcheongnam-do.
Cost of living
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | Chungcheongnam-do |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,167 | 962 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,462 | 3,256 |
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| Without rent one person | 608 | 730 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,839 | 2,211 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 395.92 | 626.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,012.6 | 1,381.96 |
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| Food person | 436 | 454 |
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| Food family | 1,347 | 1,302 |
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| Transport person | 58.73 | 83.21 |
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| Transport family | 163.12 | 199.1 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.69 years | 75.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | Chungcheongnam-do |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.99 | 7.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.6 | 47.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.76 | 6.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 | 5.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.84 | 3.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.31 | 1.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | Chungcheongnam-do |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 440.71 | 432.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.51 | 292.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 810.67 | 970.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 849.54 | 881.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.43 | 125.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.94 | 242.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.57 | 18.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | Chungcheongnam-do |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.36 | 4.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,226 | 3,938 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,932 | 2,728 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 0.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.63% | 46.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.73 | 7.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | Chungcheongnam-do |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.44 | 2.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.58 | 2.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.78 | 2.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.94 | 13.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 8.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.49 | 41.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.84 | 2.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | Chungcheongnam-do |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.92 | 31.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.31 | 11.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.12 | 32.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.26 | 6.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.18 | 47.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.49 | 68.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 276.75 | 361.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,916 | 22,980 |
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