Cost of living
Ulsan (Korea, South) compared to Cheongju
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Overview comparison
Ulsan (Korea, South)Cheongju
Consumer prices in Ulsan (Korea, South) are roughly 25% higher than in Cheongju.
Cost of living
| Item | Ulsan (Korea, South) | Cheongju |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,121 | 933 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,005 | 2,266 |
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| Without rent one person | 699 | 692 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,748 | 2,331 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 447.67 | 373.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,074.85 | 461.65 |
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| Food person | 338 | 392 |
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| Food family | 1,009 | 1,015 |
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| Transport person | 109.63 | 104.63 |
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| Transport family | 288.37 | 254.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.64 years | 69.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ulsan (Korea, South) | Cheongju |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.4 | 5.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.14 | 43.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.03 | 5.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 | 3.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.87 | 3.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ulsan (Korea, South) | Cheongju |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 372.85 | 295.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 355 | 226.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,547.12 | 497.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 588.44 | 333.14 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.04 | 98.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.04 | 184 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.28 | 12.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ulsan (Korea, South) | Cheongju |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.09 | 4.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,789 | 5,100 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,372 | 2,544 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.31% | 68.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.49 | 9.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.43 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ulsan (Korea, South) | Cheongju |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 | 2.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.34 | 3.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.39 | 2.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.25 | 12.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.15 | 9.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.24 | 12.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.75 | 2.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Ulsan (Korea, South) | Cheongju |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.73 | 71.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.61 | 6.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.93 | 34.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.99 | 7.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 85.7 | 43.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.97 | 102.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 221.13 | 610.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,661 | 13,021 |
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