Cost of living
Gyeongsangnam-do compared to Pohang
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Overview comparison
Gyeongsangnam-doPohang
Consumer prices in Pohang are roughly 11% higher than in Gyeongsangnam-do.
Cost of living
| Item | Gyeongsangnam-do | Pohang |
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| Total with rent one person | 912 | 1,155 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,702 | 2,658 |
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| Without rent one person | 497 | 607 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,001 | 1,645 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 397.76 | 505.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 834.39 | 861.24 |
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| Food person | 469 | 424 |
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| Food family | 1,024 | 1,085 |
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| Transport person | 92.38 | 81.02 |
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| Transport family | 338.94 | 172.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.81 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gyeongsangnam-do | Pohang |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.99 | 5.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.95 | 20.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.39 | 5.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 | 3.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.11 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.35 | 1.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gyeongsangnam-do | Pohang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 314.12 | 189.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 378.4 | 468.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,388.59 | 1,930.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 756.98 | 466.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.96 | 61.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.05 | 84.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.03 | 20.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gyeongsangnam-do | Pohang |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.22 | 4.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,557 | 6,036 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,716 | 3,533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 | 0.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.12% | 48.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.2 | 7.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gyeongsangnam-do | Pohang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 | 2.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.52 | 2.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.7 | 2.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10 | 12.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.49 | 7.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.85 | 17.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.07 | 5.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | Gyeongsangnam-do | Pohang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.34 | 34.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.41 | 11.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.78 | 34.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.48 | 8.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.07 | 63.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.12 | 78.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 280.69 | 289.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,380 | 24,042 |
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