Cost of living
Hwanghai-namdo compared to Rason (Korea, North)
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Overview comparison
Hwanghai-namdoRason (Korea, North)
Consumer prices in Hwanghai-namdo are roughly 26% higher than in Rason (Korea, North).
Cost of living
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Rason (Korea, North) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,340 | 865 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,567 | 1,933 |
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| Without rent one person | 787 | 506 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,879 | 1,455 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,059.28 | 333.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,026.29 | 499.66 |
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| Food person | 503 | 287 |
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| Food family | 1,057 | 741 |
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| Transport person | 123.59 | 78.12 |
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| Transport family | 298.86 | 229.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.78 years | 70.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Rason (Korea, North) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.28 | 4.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 121.6 | 52.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.69 | 6.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 | 1.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 3.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Rason (Korea, North) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 845.54 | 413.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 924.77 | 214.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,501.42 | 548.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,703.84 | 324.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.67 | 73.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.58 | 146.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.91 | 16.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Rason (Korea, North) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.91 | 11.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,470 | 1,215 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 764 | 1,120 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.7% | 49.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.58 | 9.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.74 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Rason (Korea, North) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.84 | 0.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.58 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.84 | 5.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.69 | 4.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.46 | 8.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Hwanghai-namdo | Rason (Korea, North) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.27 | 23.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.73 | 4.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.23 | 70.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.38 | 10.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.54 | 42.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.04 | 115.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 111.1 | 263.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,817 | 7,359 |
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