Cost of living
South Hamgyong (Korea, South) compared to Bucheon
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Overview comparison
South Hamgyong (Korea, South)Bucheon
Consumer prices in Bucheon are roughly 73% higher than in South Hamgyong (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Bucheon |
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| Total with rent one person | 778 | 970 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,588 | 2,819 |
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| Without rent one person | 372 | 517 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,122 | 2,116 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 419.93 | 403.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 547.95 | 795.26 |
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| Food person | 276 | 532 |
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| Food family | 602 | 1,295 |
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| Transport person | 25.83 | 70.4 |
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| Transport family | 70.46 | 201.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.02 years | 76.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Bucheon |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.33 | 8.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.14 | 16.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.85 | 5.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 | 4.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.39 | 3.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Bucheon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 384.28 | 419.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 269.5 | 379.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 505.66 | 679.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 529.24 | 511.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.34 | 68.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.59 | 145.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.21 | 22.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Bucheon |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.73 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,260 | 6,690 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 566 | 4,945 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.03 | 0.91 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.92% | 54.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.54 | 8.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Bucheon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 | 1.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.6 | 2.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.21 | 5.28 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.66 | 9.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.78 | 8.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 19.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 4.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 1.06 |
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Other
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Bucheon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 69.26 | 55.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.73 | 11 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.16 | 14.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.42 | 5.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.97 | 52.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.3 | 87.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 352.21 | 298.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,533 | 26,521 |
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