Cost of living
Suwon compared to Ulsan (Korea, South)
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Overview comparison
SuwonUlsan (Korea, South)
Consumer prices in Suwon are roughly 24% higher than in Ulsan (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | Suwon | Ulsan (Korea, South) |
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| Total with rent one person | 909 | 1,121 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,831 | 3,005 |
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| Without rent one person | 483 | 699 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,954 | 1,748 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 397.7 | 447.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 804.07 | 1,074.85 |
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| Food person | 346 | 338 |
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| Food family | 1,179 | 1,009 |
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| Transport person | 105.24 | 109.63 |
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| Transport family | 201.89 | 288.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.9 years | 75.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Suwon | Ulsan (Korea, South) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.32 | 6.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.28 | 22.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6 | 4.03 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.51 | 2.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.58 | 3.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.27 | 1.11 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Suwon | Ulsan (Korea, South) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 382.69 | 372.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 293.71 | 355 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 875.84 | 1,547.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 719.28 | 588.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.96 | 71.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.98 | 81.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.66 | 20.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Suwon | Ulsan (Korea, South) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.69 | 3.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,205 | 5,789 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,207 | 3,372 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 | 1.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40.91% | 31.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.31 | 15.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Suwon | Ulsan (Korea, South) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.44 | 1.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.88 | 2.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.89 | 2.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 11.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.27 | 9.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.46 | 15.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.25 | 3.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.7 |
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Other
| Item | Suwon | Ulsan (Korea, South) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.09 | 50.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.15 | 8.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.22 | 35.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.97 | 6.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.97 | 85.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.16 | 86.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 130.42 | 221.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,652 | 19,661 |
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