Cost of living in Chuncheon is 42% higher than in Shah Alam (without rent).
Rent in Chuncheon is very similar to Shah Alam.
Cost of living including rent in Chuncheon is 22% higher than in Shah Alam.
Food in Chuncheon is 48% more expensive than in Shah Alam.
Transport in Chuncheon is 16% more expensive than in Shah Alam.
| Chuncheon | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chuncheon | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.41 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.67 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.86 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.42 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.41 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.39 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.7 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.3 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.41 $ | 4.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.17 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.7 $ | 24 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.71 $ | 4.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.8 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.88 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.12 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.32 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ | 1.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.2 $ | 30.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 203 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 453 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ | 478 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,923 $ | 1,693 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,631 $ | 1,361 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,958 $ | 1,226 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.47 % | 4.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.2 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Haircut | 7.84 $ | 5.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.7 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.5 $ | 49.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 296 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,785 $ | 5,478 $ |