Cost of living in Hue is 66% lower than in Seoul (without rent).
Rent in Hue is 80% cheaper than in Seoul.
Cost of living including rent in Hue is 72% lower than in Seoul.
Food in Hue is 69% cheaper than in Seoul.
Transport in Hue is 78% cheaper than in Seoul.
| Hue | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hue | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.21 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.1 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.5 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.09 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 1.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.23 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.15 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.21 $ | 3.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.75 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.83 $ | 9.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.66 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.71 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.34 $ | 3.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.4 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.5 $ | 184 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.02 $ | 23.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 98.5 $ | 460 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 371 $ | 1,348 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 131 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 543 $ | 2,513 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,580 $ | 21,201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,183 $ | 11,781 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 307 $ | 2,981 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.92 % | 5.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.9 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.42 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 2.72 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 40.6 $ | 91 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.3 $ | 62.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 162 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,499 $ | 21,834 $ |