Cost of living
Gangwon-do (Korea, North) compared to Kaechon
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Overview comparison
Gangwon-do (Korea, North)Kaechon
Consumer prices in Kaechon are roughly 0% higher than in Gangwon-do (Korea, North).
Cost of living
| Item | Gangwon-do (Korea, North) | Kaechon |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,514 | 1,390 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,227 | 3,226 |
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| Without rent one person | 639 | 633 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,712 | 1,563 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 974.05 | 949.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,297.48 | 1,819.59 |
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| Food person | 438 | 582 |
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| Food family | 1,316 | 1,231 |
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| Transport person | 70.52 | 94.59 |
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| Transport family | 229.35 | 179.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.55 years | 66.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gangwon-do (Korea, North) | Kaechon |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.94 | 9.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 124.74 | 91.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.65 | 4.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 | 1.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.83 | 1.76 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gangwon-do (Korea, North) | Kaechon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 935.74 | 975.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 764.05 | 742.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,364.42 | 3,625.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,489.89 | 1,850.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.66 | 67.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 137.49 | 133.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.84 | 57.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gangwon-do (Korea, North) | Kaechon |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.82 | 13.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,484 | 1,257 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 953 | 916 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.05% | 54.16% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.89 | 17.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.78 | 0.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gangwon-do (Korea, North) | Kaechon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.88 | 2.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.41 | 2.73 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.59 | 2.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.6 | 9.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.34 | 20.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.49 | 5.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Gangwon-do (Korea, North) | Kaechon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.28 | 27.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.26 | 4.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.82 | 17.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.95 | 3.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.95 | 34.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.05 | 54.6 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 103.03 | 119.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,176 | 3,478 |
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