Cost of living in Hoeryong is 41% higher than in Guangzhou (without rent).
Rent in Hoeryong is 162% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Hoeryong is 94% higher than in Guangzhou.
Food in Hoeryong is 78% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
Transport in Hoeryong is 26% cheaper than in Guangzhou.
| Hoeryong | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hoeryong | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.74 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 112 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.01 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.57 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.65 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.71 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.56 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.57 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 4.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.9 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.2 $ | 4.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.58 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.96 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.54 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.5 $ | 13 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 727 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,351 $ | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 745 $ | 457 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,484 $ | 1,125 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,489 $ | 10,222 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 847 $ | 4,345 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 402 $ | 1,294 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.39 % | 4.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.26 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Haircut | 4.02 $ | 9.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.2 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.5 $ | 35.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,325 $ | 15,919 $ |