Cost of living
Ulsan (South Korea) compared to Pohang
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Overview comparison
Ulsan (South Korea)Pohang
Consumer prices in Pohang are roughly 17% higher than in Ulsan (South Korea).
Cost of living
| Item | Ulsan (South Korea) | Pohang |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,172 | 1,155 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,777 | 2,658 |
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| Without rent one person | 502 | 607 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,273 | 1,645 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 446.86 | 505.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 919.67 | 861.24 |
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| Food person | 327 | 424 |
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| Food family | 1,144 | 1,085 |
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| Transport person | 97.25 | 81.02 |
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| Transport family | 349.05 | 172.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.12 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ulsan (South Korea) | Pohang |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.64 | 5.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.89 | 20.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.06 | 5.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.89 | 3.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.05 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.98 | 1.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ulsan (South Korea) | Pohang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 308.26 | 189.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 329.9 | 468.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,416.5 | 1,930.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 544.66 | 466.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.5 | 61.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.99 | 84.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.38 | 20.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ulsan (South Korea) | Pohang |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.23 | 4.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,774 | 6,036 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,910 | 3,533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 | 0.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.23% | 48.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.46 | 7.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ulsan (South Korea) | Pohang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 | 2.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 2.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.64 | 2.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.99 | 12.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.24 | 7.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.98 | 17.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 5.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | Ulsan (South Korea) | Pohang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.44 | 34.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.16 | 11.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.39 | 34.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.17 | 8.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 85.18 | 63.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.73 | 78.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 288.08 | 289.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,465 | 24,042 |
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