Cost of living
Chongjin compared to Haeju
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Overview comparison
ChongjinHaeju
Consumer prices in Chongjin are roughly 2% higher than in Haeju.
Cost of living
| Item | Chongjin | Haeju |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,742 | 1,438 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,048 | 4,214 |
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| Without rent one person | 554 | 674 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,934 | 1,861 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 915 | 829.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,084.01 | 1,819.53 |
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| Food person | 412 | 457 |
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| Food family | 1,167 | 1,395 |
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| Transport person | 118.34 | 67.23 |
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| Transport family | 305.52 | 195.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.14 years | 74.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chongjin | Haeju |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.59 | 10.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 114.94 | 89.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.09 | 4.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 1.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.73 | 1.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chongjin | Haeju |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 751.73 | 919.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 643.2 | 801.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,462.53 | 2,933.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,519.16 | 1,622.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.06 | 93.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.99 | 114.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.36 | 63.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chongjin | Haeju |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.94 | 14.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,661 | 1,547 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 815 | 885 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.78% | 53.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.66 | 20.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.7 | 0.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chongjin | Haeju |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.98 | 2.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.08 | 2.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.82 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.71 | 10.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.8 | 14.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.96 | 6.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 | 1.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Chongjin | Haeju |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.19 | 20.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.74 | 5.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.38 | 14.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.78 | 3.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.11 | 31.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.65 | 52.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 95.75 | 115.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,199 | 3,032 |
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