Cost of living in Haldia is 65% lower than in Chongjin (without rent).
Rent in Haldia is 82% cheaper than in Chongjin.
Cost of living including rent in Haldia is 75% lower than in Chongjin.
Food in Haldia is 66% cheaper than in Chongjin.
Transport in Haldia is 82% cheaper than in Chongjin.
| Haldia | Chongjin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Haldia | Chongjin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.96 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.4 $ | 112 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.77 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.71 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.34 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.4 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.96 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 9.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.58 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.08 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.25 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.2 $ | 47 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.02 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.95 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.62 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.93 $ | 4.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.7 $ | 81 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.8 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.37 $ | 55.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 794 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 337 $ | 1,581 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 174 $ | 871 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 420 $ | 3,095 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 938 $ | 1,535 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 520 $ | 867 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 489 $ | 408 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.89 % | 12.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.21 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 3.08 $ | 4.13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.5 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.3 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.4 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,775 $ | 3,354 $ |