Cost of living
South Pyongan Province compared to Hamhung
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Overview comparison
South Pyongan ProvinceHamhung
Consumer prices in Hamhung are roughly 2% higher than in South Pyongan Province.
Cost of living
| Item | South Pyongan Province | Hamhung |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,820 | 1,471 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,625 | 4,310 |
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| Without rent one person | 761 | 628 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,635 | 1,484 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 914.15 | 767.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,157.5 | 1,799.43 |
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| Food person | 404 | 488 |
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| Food family | 1,314 | 1,406 |
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| Transport person | 100.68 | 92.53 |
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| Transport family | 241.63 | 261.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 74.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Pyongan Province | Hamhung |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.49 | 6.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 106.66 | 121.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.48 | 5.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 | 2.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.08 | 1.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Pyongan Province | Hamhung |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 974.69 | 986.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 709.29 | 777.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,508.95 | 3,729.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,588.34 | 1,364.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.71 | 63.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 139.52 | 151.74 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.23 | 64.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Pyongan Province | Hamhung |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.05 | 13.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,427 | 1,741 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 698 | 843 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.66% | 54.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.38 | 22.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.75 | 0.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Pyongan Province | Hamhung |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.35 | 2.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.48 | 2.94 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.7 | 10.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.48 | 20.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.84 | 6.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | South Pyongan Province | Hamhung |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.49 | 23.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.05 | 3.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.11 | 13.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.79 | 3.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.8 | 33.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.19 | 61.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 98.86 | 82.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,706 | 2,696 |
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