Cost of living in Chuncheon is 25% lower than in Sapporo (without rent).
Rent in Chuncheon is 45% cheaper than in Sapporo.
Cost of living including rent in Chuncheon is 34% lower than in Sapporo.
Food in Chuncheon is 9% cheaper than in Sapporo.
Transport in Chuncheon is 72% cheaper than in Sapporo.
| Chuncheon | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chuncheon | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.41 $ | 9.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.67 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.86 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.42 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.41 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.7 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.3 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.41 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.17 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.7 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.71 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.8 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.88 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.12 $ | 8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.32 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ | 2.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 197 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 304 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.2 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 203 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 453 $ | 560 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 478 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ | 757 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,923 $ | 2,442 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,631 $ | 1,776 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,958 $ | 1,540 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.47 % | 1.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.2 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 7.84 $ | 21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.7 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.5 $ | 44.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 296 $ | 282 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,785 $ | 11,313 $ |