Cost of living
Gyeongsangbuk-do compared to Gangwon-do (Korea, South)
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Overview comparison
Gyeongsangbuk-doGangwon-do (Korea, South)
Consumer prices in Gyeongsangbuk-do are roughly 64% higher than in Gangwon-do (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Gangwon-do (Korea, South) |
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| Total with rent one person | 971 | 763 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,360 | 1,798 |
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| Without rent one person | 704 | 316 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,805 | 964 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 403.91 | 428.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 751.78 | 578.92 |
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| Food person | 408 | 316 |
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| Food family | 1,187 | 765 |
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| Transport person | 109.74 | 25.98 |
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| Transport family | 306.75 | 77.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.85 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Gangwon-do (Korea, South) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.86 | 3.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.83 | 30.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.82 | 7.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 | 0.91 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.06 | 3.13 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.2 | 0.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Gangwon-do (Korea, South) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,022.52 | 388.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 223.58 | 307.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,620.88 | 638.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 280.17 | 564.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.02 | 67.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 118.08 | 85.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.96 | 16.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Gangwon-do (Korea, South) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.05 | 8.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,842 | 1,142 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,512 | 532 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 | 2.05 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.72% | 14.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.75 | 8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Gangwon-do (Korea, South) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.87 | 2.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.64 | 1.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.55 | 2.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.81 | 12.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.48 | 4.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.76 | 8.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.62 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Gangwon-do (Korea, South) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.97 | 67.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.77 | 5.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.37 | 36.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.59 | 3.42 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.97 | 25.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.28 | 96.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 243.14 | 359.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,340 | 5,444 |
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