Cost of living
Chagang compared to Pyongan-namdo
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Overview comparison
ChagangPyongan-namdo
Consumer prices in Chagang are roughly 2% higher than in Pyongan-namdo.
Cost of living
| Item | Chagang | Pyongan-namdo |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,347 | 1,566 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,457 | 3,356 |
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| Without rent one person | 589 | 707 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,534 | 1,879 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,048.35 | 920.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,706.87 | 2,217.81 |
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| Food person | 539 | 409 |
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| Food family | 1,319 | 1,365 |
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| Transport person | 115.53 | 75.84 |
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| Transport family | 305.81 | 195.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.03 years | 81.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chagang | Pyongan-namdo |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.8 | 7.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 102.95 | 90.44 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.02 | 4.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.5 | 1.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chagang | Pyongan-namdo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 893.48 | 1,003.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 714.16 | 615.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,990.96 | 2,461.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,887.4 | 1,416.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.52 | 66.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.05 | 118.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.77 | 63.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chagang | Pyongan-namdo |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.67 | 11.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,647 | 1,705 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 854 | 920 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.25% | 40.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.58 | 17.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chagang | Pyongan-namdo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.48 | 2.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.09 | 2.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 9.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.9 | 18.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.38 | 7.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Chagang | Pyongan-namdo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.69 | 18.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.49 | 4.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.38 | 13.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.58 | 4.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.08 | 32.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.77 | 60.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 115.71 | 81.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,651 | 2,675 |
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