Cost of living
Chongjin compared to Sinpo
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Overview comparison
ChongjinSinpo
Consumer prices in Chongjin are roughly 0% higher than in Sinpo.
Cost of living
| Item | Chongjin | Sinpo |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,742 | 1,634 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,048 | 4,314 |
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| Without rent one person | 554 | 649 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,934 | 1,972 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 915 | 1,026.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,084.01 | 2,284.81 |
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| Food person | 412 | 464 |
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| Food family | 1,167 | 1,236 |
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| Transport person | 118.34 | 57.72 |
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| Transport family | 305.52 | 180.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.14 years | 82.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chongjin | Sinpo |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.59 | 8.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 114.94 | 98.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.09 | 4.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.73 | 1.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chongjin | Sinpo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 751.73 | 827.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 643.2 | 771.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,462.53 | 2,416.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,519.16 | 1,743.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.06 | 90.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.99 | 115.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.36 | 55.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chongjin | Sinpo |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.94 | 12.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,661 | 1,335 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 815 | 802 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.78% | 47.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.66 | 21.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.7 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chongjin | Sinpo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.98 | 2.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.08 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.82 | 2.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.71 | 8.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.8 | 19.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.96 | 6.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 | 1.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Chongjin | Sinpo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.19 | 24.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.74 | 4.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.38 | 15.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.78 | 3.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.11 | 28.42 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.65 | 75.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 95.75 | 85.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,199 | 3,879 |
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