Cost of living
Hyesan compared to Haeju
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Overview comparison
HyesanHaeju
Consumer prices in Haeju are roughly 8% higher than in Hyesan.
Cost of living
| Item | Hyesan | Haeju |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,318 | 1,438 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,321 | 4,214 |
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| Without rent one person | 701 | 674 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,520 | 1,861 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,045.93 | 829.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,722.47 | 1,819.53 |
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| Food person | 478 | 457 |
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| Food family | 1,434 | 1,395 |
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| Transport person | 62.15 | 67.23 |
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| Transport family | 193.55 | 195.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.15 years | 74.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hyesan | Haeju |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.49 | 10.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 110.69 | 89.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.93 | 4.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 | 1.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.94 | 1.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hyesan | Haeju |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 807.08 | 919.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 925.95 | 801.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,611.66 | 2,933.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,549.61 | 1,622.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.18 | 93.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 144.04 | 114.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.71 | 63.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hyesan | Haeju |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.45 | 14.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,355 | 1,547 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 888 | 885 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.63% | 53.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.88 | 20.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.83 | 0.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hyesan | Haeju |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.63 | 2.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.93 | 2.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.94 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.87 | 10.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.44 | 14.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.84 | 6.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.39 | 1.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Hyesan | Haeju |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.98 | 20.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.95 | 5.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.11 | 14.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.79 | 3.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.48 | 31.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.1 | 52.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 92.24 | 115.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,652 | 3,032 |
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