Cost of living
Jeollanam-do (Korea, South) compared to Gwangju (South Korea)
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Overview comparison
Jeollanam-do (Korea, South)Gwangju (South Korea)
Consumer prices in Gwangju (South Korea) are roughly 75% higher than in Jeollanam-do (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | Jeollanam-do (Korea, South) | Gwangju (South Korea) |
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| Total with rent one person | 844 | 1,308 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,034 | 3,487 |
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| Without rent one person | 466 | 698 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,152 | 2,184 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 376.74 | 475.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 677.57 | 723.87 |
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| Food person | 257 | 484 |
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| Food family | 651 | 1,092 |
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| Transport person | 29.6 | 121.88 |
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| Transport family | 95.88 | 331.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.96 years | 74.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jeollanam-do (Korea, South) | Gwangju (South Korea) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.06 | 6.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.71 | 39.58 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.38 | 6.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 2.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 3.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.9 | 1.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jeollanam-do (Korea, South) | Gwangju (South Korea) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 300.72 | 430.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.2 | 358.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 540.46 | 987.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 422.62 | 603.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.26 | 96.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.39 | 209.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.14 | 23.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jeollanam-do (Korea, South) | Gwangju (South Korea) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.88 | 3.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 975 | 7,394 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 682 | 5,203 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.7 | 0.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.03% | 65.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.86 | 7.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 1.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jeollanam-do (Korea, South) | Gwangju (South Korea) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.85 | 2.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.54 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.61 | 6.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.97 | 5.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.49 | 35.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 4.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Jeollanam-do (Korea, South) | Gwangju (South Korea) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 87.97 | 38.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.59 | 9.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.79 | 41.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.73 | 5.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.16 | 41.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 108.34 | 73.4 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 314.11 | 1,172.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,562 | 29,647 |
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