Cost of living in Howrah is 68% lower than in Gwangju (without rent).
Rent in Howrah is 76% cheaper than in Gwangju.
Cost of living including rent in Howrah is 71% lower than in Gwangju.
Food in Howrah is 71% cheaper than in Gwangju.
Transport in Howrah is 66% cheaper than in Gwangju.
| Howrah | Gwangju | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Howrah | Gwangju | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.8 $ | 38 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.45 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.27 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.85 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.79 $ | 17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.26 $ | 3.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.2 $ | 67.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.99 $ | 8.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.1 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.93 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.72 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.41 $ | 4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.96 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.8 $ | 114 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.6 $ | 177 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.34 $ | 22.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 80.4 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 192 $ | 605 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 421 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 97.8 $ | 880 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,176 $ | 8,083 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 602 $ | 5,291 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 602 $ | 2,275 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.01 % | 3.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.16 $ | 9.1 $ |
| Haircut | 2.95 $ | 7.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.6 $ | 65.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.8 $ | 51.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.4 $ | 1,134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,774 $ | 27,402 $ |