Cost of living in Daejeon is 42% higher than in Al-Karak (without rent).
Rent in Daejeon is 31% more expensive than in Al-Karak.
Cost of living including rent in Daejeon is 38% higher than in Al-Karak.
Food in Daejeon is 57% more expensive than in Al-Karak.
Transport in Daejeon is 95% more expensive than in Al-Karak.
| Daejeon | Al-Karak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Daejeon | Al-Karak | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.84 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.5 $ | 49.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.83 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.4 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.38 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.68 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.41 $ | 3.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.94 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.5 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.88 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.5 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.46 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.95 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.49 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 90.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.1 $ | 28.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 653 $ | 328 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 297 $ | 164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 927 $ | 283 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,730 $ | 210 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,514 $ | 281 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,352 $ | 490 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.77 % | 7.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.2 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ | 7.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.2 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.6 $ | 68.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 290 $ | 141 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,159 $ | 3,363 $ |