Cost of living in Al-Salt is 29% lower than in Hamhung (without rent).
Rent in Al-Salt is 77% cheaper than in Hamhung.
Cost of living including rent in Al-Salt is 57% lower than in Hamhung.
Food in Al-Salt is 31% cheaper than in Hamhung.
Transport in Al-Salt is 66% cheaper than in Hamhung.
| Al-Salt | Hamhung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al-Salt | Hamhung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.1 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.6 $ | 110 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.1 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.06 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.15 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.85 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.95 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 21.1 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.84 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.52 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.4 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.02 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.78 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.55 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.23 $ | 4.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.4 $ | 81.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ | 790 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 210 $ | 1,559 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ | 864 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 282 $ | 3,129 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,033 $ | 1,530 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 697 $ | 868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 493 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.27 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.3 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 7.87 $ | 4.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 64 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21 $ | 28.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 70.6 $ | 103 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,240 $ | 3,341 $ |