Cost of living
South Hamgyong (Korea, South) compared to Gangwon
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Overview comparison
South Hamgyong (Korea, South)Gangwon
Consumer prices in Gangwon are roughly 65% higher than in South Hamgyong (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Gangwon |
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| Total with rent one person | 778 | 1,288 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,588 | 2,691 |
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| Without rent one person | 372 | 593 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,122 | 1,816 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 419.93 | 424.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 547.95 | 1,108.66 |
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| Food person | 276 | 465 |
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| Food family | 602 | 906 |
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| Transport person | 25.83 | 111.72 |
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| Transport family | 70.46 | 264.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.02 years | 66.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Gangwon |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.33 | 6.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.14 | 20.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.85 | 4.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 | 2.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.39 | 3.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Gangwon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 384.28 | 351.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 269.5 | 463.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 505.66 | 1,192.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 529.24 | 756.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.34 | 75.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.59 | 89.82 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.21 | 19.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Gangwon |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.73 | 3.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,260 | 5,958 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 566 | 2,974 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.03 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.92% | 42.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.54 | 17.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Gangwon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 | 2.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.6 | 2.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.21 | 2.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.66 | 14.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.78 | 7.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 15.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 3.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | South Hamgyong (Korea, South) | Gangwon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 69.26 | 65.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.73 | 9.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.16 | 35.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.42 | 9.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.97 | 86.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.3 | 67.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 352.21 | 279.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,533 | 17,883 |
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