Cost of living in Gyeongsan is 43% lower than in George Town (without rent).
Rent in Gyeongsan is 84% cheaper than in George Town.
Cost of living including rent in Gyeongsan is 72% lower than in George Town.
Food in Gyeongsan is 46% cheaper than in George Town.
Transport in Gyeongsan is 8% more expensive than in George Town.
| Gyeongsan | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gyeongsan | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.94 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.5 $ | 81.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.03 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.48 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 3.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.19 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.39 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.32 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.31 $ | 15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.8 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.2 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.88 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.33 $ | 13.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.12 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.5 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.27 $ | 21.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.7 $ | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.22 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.79 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.39 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 2.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.9 $ | 126 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.7 $ | 113 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 2,239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 836 $ | 4,623 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 386 $ | 2,606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,047 $ | 5,633 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,938 $ | 8,428 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,165 $ | 4,209 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,995 $ | 5,788 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.32 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48 $ | 87.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.86 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Haircut | 7.85 $ | 23.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.2 $ | 129 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.6 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 393 $ | 1,615 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,942 $ | 26,502 $ |