Cost of living
Gwangju (Korea, South) compared to North Gyeongsang
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Overview comparison
Gwangju (Korea, South)North Gyeongsang
Consumer prices in Gwangju (Korea, South) are roughly 21% higher than in North Gyeongsang.
Cost of living
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | North Gyeongsang |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,167 | 892 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,462 | 2,567 |
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| Without rent one person | 608 | 630 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,839 | 1,775 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 395.92 | 392.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,012.6 | 996.67 |
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| Food person | 436 | 486 |
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| Food family | 1,347 | 1,200 |
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| Transport person | 58.73 | 119.39 |
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| Transport family | 163.12 | 296.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.69 years | 74.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | North Gyeongsang |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.99 | 5.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.6 | 24.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.76 | 3.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 | 2.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.84 | 3.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.31 | 0.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | North Gyeongsang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 440.71 | 368.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.51 | 474.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 810.67 | 1,638.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 849.54 | 700.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.43 | 53.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.94 | 104.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.57 | 14.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | North Gyeongsang |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.36 | 3.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,226 | 5,301 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,932 | 2,596 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 0.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.63% | 40.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.73 | 17.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | North Gyeongsang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.44 | 2.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.58 | 1.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.78 | 2.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.94 | 13.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 8.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.49 | 20.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.84 | 3.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | North Gyeongsang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.92 | 67.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.31 | 10.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.12 | 30.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.26 | 7.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.18 | 59.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.49 | 96.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 276.75 | 243.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,916 | 19,542 |
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