Cost of living
Pyeongtaek compared to Pohang
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Overview comparison
PyeongtaekPohang
Consumer prices in Pohang are roughly 12% higher than in Pyeongtaek.
Cost of living
| Item | Pyeongtaek | Pohang |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,219 | 1,155 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,783 | 2,658 |
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| Without rent one person | 771 | 607 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,175 | 1,645 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 314.14 | 505.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 946.19 | 861.24 |
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| Food person | 560 | 424 |
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| Food family | 1,107 | 1,085 |
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| Transport person | 86.69 | 81.02 |
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| Transport family | 169.4 | 172.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.03 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pyeongtaek | Pohang |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.19 | 5.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.88 | 20.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.26 | 5.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.95 | 3.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.38 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.57 | 1.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pyeongtaek | Pohang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 430.06 | 189.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 187.25 | 468.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,007.67 | 1,930.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 610.78 | 466.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.22 | 61.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 186.99 | 84.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.06 | 20.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pyeongtaek | Pohang |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.54 | 4.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,300 | 6,036 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,079 | 3,533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 | 0.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.44% | 48.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.06 | 7.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pyeongtaek | Pohang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.44 | 2.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.13 | 2.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.68 | 2.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.88 | 12.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.79 | 7.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 27.7 | 17.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.06 | 5.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | Pyeongtaek | Pohang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.56 | 34.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.09 | 11.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.32 | 34.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.39 | 8.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 110.45 | 63.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.57 | 78.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 544.89 | 289.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,042 | 24,042 |
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