Cost of living in Gyeongju is 75% higher than in Sirvan (without rent).
Rent in Gyeongju is 151% more expensive than in Sirvan.
Cost of living including rent in Gyeongju is 110% higher than in Sirvan.
Food in Gyeongju is 95% more expensive than in Sirvan.
Transport in Gyeongju is 179% more expensive than in Sirvan.
| Gyeongju | Sirvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gyeongju | Sirvan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.62 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.5 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.07 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.82 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.41 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.37 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.31 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.84 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.85 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.4 $ | 1.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.08 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.2 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.59 $ | 6.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.5 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.32 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.14 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.83 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.3 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 52 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 15 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 496 $ | 212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,297 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,237 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,285 $ | 811 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,261 $ | 1,835 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,193 $ | 911 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,516 $ | 417 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.76 % | 9.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Haircut | 8.17 $ | 9.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70 $ | 116 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.1 $ | 55.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 295 $ | 211 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,365 $ | 6,308 $ |