Cost of living
Pyongsong compared to North Hwanghae
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Overview comparison
PyongsongNorth Hwanghae
Consumer prices in North Hwanghae are roughly 2% higher than in Pyongsong.
Cost of living
| Item | Pyongsong | North Hwanghae |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,761 | 1,641 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,587 | 3,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 614 | 677 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,762 | 1,734 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,007.54 | 802.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,178.79 | 2,433.99 |
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| Food person | 543 | 430 |
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| Food family | 1,180 | 1,293 |
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| Transport person | 56.52 | 93.46 |
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| Transport family | 162.86 | 246.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.44 years | 66.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pyongsong | North Hwanghae |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.23 | 7.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 122.04 | 128.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.02 | 4.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 | 1.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.64 | 1.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pyongsong | North Hwanghae |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 739.8 | 967.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 945.45 | 785.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,743.98 | 2,976.14 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,361.65 | 1,877.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.36 | 81.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.02 | 105.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.72 | 64.43 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pyongsong | North Hwanghae |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.54 | 13.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,625 | 1,610 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 839 | 1,000 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.16% | 55.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.73 | 22.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.76 | 0.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pyongsong | North Hwanghae |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.93 | 2.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.23 | 2.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.08 | 2.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.88 | 10.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.03 | 20 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.69 | 8.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Pyongsong | North Hwanghae |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.25 | 25.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.53 | 3.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.27 | 13.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.34 | 3.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.17 | 32.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.49 | 56.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 107.74 | 117.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,221 | 2,703 |
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