Cost of living
Haeju compared to South Hamgyong (Korea, North)
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Overview comparison
HaejuSouth Hamgyong (Korea, North)
Consumer prices in South Hamgyong (Korea, North) are roughly 1% higher than in Haeju.
Cost of living
| Item | Haeju | South Hamgyong (Korea, North) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,438 | 1,334 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,214 | 3,950 |
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| Without rent one person | 674 | 545 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,861 | 2,028 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 829.95 | 843.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,819.53 | 2,287.25 |
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| Food person | 457 | 407 |
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| Food family | 1,395 | 1,343 |
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| Transport person | 67.23 | 93.2 |
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| Transport family | 195.85 | 234.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.5 years | 68.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Haeju | South Hamgyong (Korea, North) |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.48 | 8.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.87 | 100.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.52 | 5.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 | 1.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.91 | 1.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Haeju | South Hamgyong (Korea, North) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 919.37 | 938.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 801.66 | 676.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,933.06 | 3,388.3 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,622.19 | 1,649.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.23 | 66.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.18 | 120.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.07 | 55.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Haeju | South Hamgyong (Korea, North) |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.59 | 12.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,547 | 1,501 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 885 | 759 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 53.79% | 49.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.88 | 20.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Haeju | South Hamgyong (Korea, North) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.61 | 2.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.63 | 2.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.13 | 2.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.92 | 8.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.68 | 21.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.24 | 6.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.02 | 1.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Haeju | South Hamgyong (Korea, North) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.27 | 23.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.09 | 3.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.17 | 16.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.22 | 4.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.05 | 28.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.97 | 76.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 115.18 | 92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,032 | 2,988 |
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