Cost of living
Gwangju (South Korea) compared to Yangsan
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Overview comparison
Gwangju (South Korea)Yangsan
Consumer prices in Gwangju (South Korea) are roughly 36% higher than in Yangsan.
Cost of living
| Item | Gwangju (South Korea) | Yangsan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,308 | 899 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,487 | 2,051 |
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| Without rent one person | 698 | 526 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,184 | 1,922 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 475.51 | 311.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 723.87 | 797.08 |
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| Food person | 484 | 366 |
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| Food family | 1,092 | 1,231 |
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| Transport person | 121.88 | 66.83 |
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| Transport family | 331.05 | 144.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.48 years | 71.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gwangju (South Korea) | Yangsan |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.09 | 7.74 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.58 | 24.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.54 | 6.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.64 | 2.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.63 | 1.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gwangju (South Korea) | Yangsan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 430.73 | 376.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 358.54 | 335.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 987.74 | 812.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 603.4 | 739.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.44 | 66.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 209.43 | 111.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.1 | 20.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gwangju (South Korea) | Yangsan |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.69 | 4.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,394 | 5,980 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,203 | 4,592 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 | 1.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.31% | 41.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.43 | 10.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gwangju (South Korea) | Yangsan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 2.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.16 | 2.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.27 | 2.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.54 | 12.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.78 | 7.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 35.68 | 15.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.72 | 2.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Gwangju (South Korea) | Yangsan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.92 | 48.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.8 | 10.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.61 | 28.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.88 | 8.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.33 | 52.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.4 | 62.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,172.36 | 318.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 29,647 | 14,812 |
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