Cost of living
Kaesong (Korea, North) compared to South Hamgyong Province
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Overview comparison
Kaesong (Korea, North)South Hamgyong Province
Consumer prices in South Hamgyong Province are roughly 1% higher than in Kaesong (Korea, North).
Cost of living
| Item | Kaesong (Korea, North) | South Hamgyong Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,407 | 1,273 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,815 | 4,529 |
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| Without rent one person | 663 | 701 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,100 | 2,086 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 769.15 | 1,040.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,665.13 | 2,114.97 |
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| Food person | 503 | 407 |
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| Food family | 1,426 | 1,266 |
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| Transport person | 83.12 | 120.11 |
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| Transport family | 203.04 | 295.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.95 years | 83.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kaesong (Korea, North) | South Hamgyong Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.14 | 9.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 116.22 | 108.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.65 | 3.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 | 1.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.07 | 1.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kaesong (Korea, North) | South Hamgyong Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 872.49 | 983.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 733.5 | 810.99 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,204.75 | 3,457.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,791.92 | 1,457.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.64 | 91.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.39 | 131.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.79 | 58.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kaesong (Korea, North) | South Hamgyong Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.97 | 12.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,664 | 1,767 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 980 | 868 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.73% | 48.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.54 | 18.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kaesong (Korea, North) | South Hamgyong Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.18 | 2.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.76 | 2.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.54 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.03 | 9.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.35 | 15.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.44 | 5.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Kaesong (Korea, North) | South Hamgyong Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.48 | 25.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.68 | 5.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.51 | 12.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.43 | 4.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.27 | 28.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.2 | 72.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 108.57 | 108.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,379 | 2,690 |
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