Cost of living in Hangzhou is 25% lower than in Changwon (without rent).
Rent in Hangzhou is 18% cheaper than in Changwon.
Cost of living including rent in Hangzhou is 22% lower than in Changwon.
Food in Hangzhou is 37% cheaper than in Changwon.
Transport in Hangzhou is 13% cheaper than in Changwon.
| Hangzhou | Changwon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hangzhou | Changwon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.79 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.96 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.14 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.3 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 3.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.43 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.3 $ | 51 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.21 $ | 9.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 72.4 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.52 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.41 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 1.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.7 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.1 $ | 101 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.7 $ | 18.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 640 $ | 305 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 507 $ | 910 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 994 $ | 1,381 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,017 $ | 7,170 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,326 $ | 6,000 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,129 $ | 1,898 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.09 % | 3.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.16 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Haircut | 4.72 $ | 8.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.2 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.7 $ | 59 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 491 $ | 296 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,679 $ | 18,416 $ |