Cost of living
Kaechon compared to Chagang
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Overview comparison
KaechonChagang
Consumer prices in Kaechon are roughly 4% higher than in Chagang.
Cost of living
| Item | Kaechon | Chagang |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,390 | 1,347 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,226 | 3,457 |
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| Without rent one person | 633 | 589 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,563 | 1,534 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 949.57 | 1,048.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,819.59 | 1,706.87 |
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| Food person | 582 | 539 |
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| Food family | 1,231 | 1,319 |
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| Transport person | 94.59 | 115.53 |
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| Transport family | 179.45 | 305.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.47 years | 83.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kaechon | Chagang |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.39 | 8.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 91.4 | 102.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.97 | 4.02 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 | 2.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.76 | 1.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kaechon | Chagang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 975.93 | 893.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 742.47 | 714.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,625.36 | 2,990.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,850.75 | 1,887.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.39 | 81.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 133.23 | 136.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.88 | 52.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kaechon | Chagang |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.51 | 9.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,257 | 1,647 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 916 | 854 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.16% | 56.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.33 | 18.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.7 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kaechon | Chagang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 | 2.48 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.73 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.8 | 2.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.91 | 10.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.81 | 21.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 7.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.5 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Kaechon | Chagang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.72 | 22.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.76 | 3.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.45 | 12.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.77 | 4.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.32 | 24.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.6 | 74.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 119.37 | 115.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,478 | 2,651 |
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