Cost of living
Gwangju (Korea, South) compared to South Hamgyong (Korea, South)
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Overview comparison
Gwangju (Korea, South)South Hamgyong (Korea, South)
Consumer prices in Gwangju (Korea, South) are roughly 73% higher than in South Hamgyong (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,167 | 778 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,462 | 1,588 |
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| Without rent one person | 608 | 372 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,839 | 1,122 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 395.92 | 419.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,012.6 | 547.95 |
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| Food person | 436 | 276 |
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| Food family | 1,347 | 602 |
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| Transport person | 58.73 | 25.83 |
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| Transport family | 163.12 | 70.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.69 years | 65.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.99 | 4.33 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.6 | 26.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.76 | 7.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 | 0.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.84 | 3.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.31 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 440.71 | 384.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.51 | 269.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 810.67 | 505.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 849.54 | 529.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.43 | 52.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.94 | 83.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.57 | 19.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.36 | 8.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,226 | 1,260 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,932 | 566 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 2.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.63% | 13.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.73 | 10.54 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.44 | 2.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.58 | 1.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.78 | 2.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.94 | 12.66 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 3.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.49 | 7.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.84 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Gwangju (Korea, South) | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.92 | 69.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.31 | 4.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.12 | 27.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.26 | 3.42 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.18 | 20.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.49 | 92.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 276.75 | 352.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,916 | 4,533 |
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