Cost of living
North Hamgyong compared to Hwanghai-namdo
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Overview comparison
North HamgyongHwanghai-namdo
Consumer prices in Hwanghai-namdo are roughly 1% higher than in North Hamgyong.
Cost of living
| Item | North Hamgyong | Hwanghai-namdo |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,822 | 1,340 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,334 | 4,567 |
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| Without rent one person | 541 | 787 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,936 | 1,879 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 922.61 | 1,059.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,188.72 | 2,026.29 |
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| Food person | 571 | 503 |
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| Food family | 1,486 | 1,057 |
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| Transport person | 76 | 123.59 |
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| Transport family | 188.78 | 298.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.31 years | 70.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Hamgyong | Hwanghai-namdo |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.37 | 7.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 108.93 | 121.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.92 | 5.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 | 1.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.53 | 1.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Hamgyong | Hwanghai-namdo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 843.89 | 845.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 767.71 | 924.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,270.84 | 3,501.42 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,531.39 | 1,703.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.81 | 86.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 137.92 | 98.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.79 | 61.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Hamgyong | Hwanghai-namdo |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.12 | 11.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,536 | 1,470 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 673 | 764 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.59% | 41.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.76 | 20.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.73 | 0.74 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Hamgyong | Hwanghai-namdo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.59 | 2.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.68 | 2.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.24 | 2.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.18 | 7.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.23 | 17.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.19 | 7.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | North Hamgyong | Hwanghai-namdo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.68 | 26.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.86 | 3.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.9 | 17.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.41 | 3.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.33 | 26.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.03 | 56.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 110.16 | 111.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,975 | 2,817 |
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