Cost of living
Jeolla Province compared to Gwangju Metropolitan City
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Overview comparison
Jeolla ProvinceGwangju Metropolitan City
Consumer prices in Jeolla Province are roughly 23% higher than in Gwangju Metropolitan City.
Cost of living
| Item | Jeolla Province | Gwangju Metropolitan City |
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| Total with rent one person | 935 | 1,269 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,211 | 2,865 |
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| Without rent one person | 700 | 813 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,517 | 2,356 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 520.8 | 391.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,131.99 | 870.16 |
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| Food person | 474 | 464 |
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| Food family | 941 | 1,377 |
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| Transport person | 59.29 | 172.42 |
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| Transport family | 180 | 460.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.94 years | 77.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jeolla Province | Gwangju Metropolitan City |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.5 | 5.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.83 | 28.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.23 | 4.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.87 | 3.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.71 | 3.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jeolla Province | Gwangju Metropolitan City |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 496.81 | 496.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.6 | 259.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 769.31 | 1,004.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 624.81 | 624.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.5 | 73.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.96 | 130.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.32 | 20.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jeolla Province | Gwangju Metropolitan City |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.39 | 4.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,007 | 6,428 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,314 | 7,206 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1 | 1.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.62% | 40.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.56 | 11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jeolla Province | Gwangju Metropolitan City |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 | 2.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.63 | 3.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.28 | 2.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.91 | 13.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.99 | 7.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 26.37 | 29.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.05 | 3.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Jeolla Province | Gwangju Metropolitan City |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.28 | 43.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.84 | 11.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.8 | 24.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7 | 10.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 69.13 | 94.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.4 | 73.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 291.59 | 485.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,470 | 14,540 |
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