Cost of living in Cheonan is 4% lower than in Kaechon (without rent).
Rent in Cheonan is 34% cheaper than in Kaechon.
Cost of living including rent in Cheonan is 22% lower than in Kaechon.
Food in Cheonan is 16% cheaper than in Kaechon.
Transport in Cheonan is 6% more expensive than in Kaechon.
| Cheonan | Kaechon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cheonan | Kaechon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.02 $ | 8.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.9 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.07 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.27 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.21 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.78 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.83 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.57 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.88 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.52 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.74 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.42 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.15 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 48.4 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.8 $ | 19.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.9 $ | 15 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.02 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.48 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.27 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 4.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89 $ | 80.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.2 $ | 56.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 482 $ | 781 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 914 $ | 1,558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 683 $ | 871 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,133 $ | 3,062 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,234 $ | 1,497 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,277 $ | 840 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,822 $ | 401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.18 % | 12.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.8 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.26 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 7.31 $ | 4.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.6 $ | 64.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 105 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 556 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,676 $ | 3,357 $ |