Cost of living in Gwangju is 90% higher than in Nasiriyah (without rent).
Rent in Gwangju is 61% more expensive than in Nasiriyah.
Cost of living including rent in Gwangju is 77% higher than in Nasiriyah.
Food in Gwangju is 109% more expensive than in Nasiriyah.
Transport in Gwangju is 59% more expensive than in Nasiriyah.
| Gwangju | Nasiriyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gwangju | Nasiriyah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.87 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.08 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.55 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 0.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.43 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.72 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.61 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.13 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 37.6 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.53 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.44 $ | 1.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.8 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.36 $ | 14.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.1 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.36 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.79 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
177 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.8 $ | 35.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 329 $ | 191 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 605 $ | 277 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 421 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 880 $ | 444 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,083 $ | 1,186 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,291 $ | 558 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,275 $ | 582 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.9 % | 8.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.8 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.1 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Haircut | 7.26 $ | 6.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.8 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.9 $ | 22.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,134 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,402 $ | 1,520 $ |