Cost of living
Hwanghai-namdo compared to Chongju
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Overview comparison
Hwanghai-namdoChongju
Consumer prices in Hwanghai-namdo are roughly 3% higher than in Chongju.
Cost of living
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Chongju |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,340 | 1,792 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,567 | 3,960 |
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| Without rent one person | 787 | 610 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,879 | 1,671 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,059.28 | 1,049.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,026.29 | 2,308.64 |
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| Food person | 503 | 460 |
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| Food family | 1,057 | 1,238 |
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| Transport person | 123.59 | 72.36 |
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| Transport family | 298.86 | 184.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.78 years | 77.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Chongju |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.28 | 9.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 121.6 | 137.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.69 | 5.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 | 2.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 1.66 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Chongju |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 845.54 | 676.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 924.77 | 664.07 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,501.42 | 3,261.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,703.84 | 1,793.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.67 | 91.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.58 | 125.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.91 | 51.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Chongju |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.91 | 11.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,470 | 1,584 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 764 | 758 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.7% | 56.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.58 | 22.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Chongju |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 2.56 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.84 | 2.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.58 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.84 | 8.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.69 | 18.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.46 | 7.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Chongju |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.27 | 22.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.73 | 4.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.23 | 14.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.38 | 4.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.54 | 32.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.04 | 59.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 111.1 | 96.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,817 | 2,723 |
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