Cost of living
Gyeongbuk compared to Sejong Special Self-Governing City
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Overview comparison
GyeongbukSejong Special Self-Governing City
Consumer prices in Sejong Special Self-Governing City are roughly 20% higher than in Gyeongbuk.
Cost of living
| Item | Gyeongbuk | Sejong Special Self-Governing City |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,021 | 1,012 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,899 | 2,610 |
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| Without rent one person | 595 | 488 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,082 | 1,919 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 430.14 | 452.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 725.04 | 816.49 |
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| Food person | 374 | 424 |
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| Food family | 928 | 1,225 |
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| Transport person | 94.48 | 53.62 |
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| Transport family | 260.97 | 135.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.27 years | 68.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gyeongbuk | Sejong Special Self-Governing City |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.63 | 7.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.06 | 32.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.08 | 6.29 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 | 2.7 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.37 | 2.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.57 | 1.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gyeongbuk | Sejong Special Self-Governing City |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 737.76 | 409.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 300.46 | 264.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,636.57 | 882.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 274.92 | 603.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.18 | 103.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.27 | 151.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.63 | 20.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gyeongbuk | Sejong Special Self-Governing City |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.2 | 4.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,410 | 7,997 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,293 | 6,968 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 | 1.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.05% | 36.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.4 | 8.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.32 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gyeongbuk | Sejong Special Self-Governing City |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 2.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.34 | 2.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.58 | 2.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.25 | 11.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.7 | 9.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.05 | 15.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.58 | 3.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 0.84 |
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Other
| Item | Gyeongbuk | Sejong Special Self-Governing City |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.43 | 66.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.85 | 9.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.96 | 23.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.52 | 6.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.72 | 55.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.49 | 77.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 339.8 | 317.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,750 | 23,430 |
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