Cost of living in Hwaseong is 148% higher than in Hama (without rent).
Rent in Hwaseong is 116% more expensive than in Hama.
Cost of living including rent in Hwaseong is 133% higher than in Hama.
Food in Hwaseong is 163% more expensive than in Hama.
Transport in Hwaseong is 153% more expensive than in Hama.
| Hwaseong | Hama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hwaseong | Hama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.09 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.1 $ | 12 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.89 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.51 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.46 $ | 0.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.63 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.09 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.71 $ | 1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.94 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.42 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.09 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.4 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.29 $ | 4.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.3 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.4 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.35 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.77 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.52 $ | 3.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.2 $ | 67 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 309 $ | 89 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 728 $ | 65.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 422 $ | 114 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,033 $ | 90.5 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,403 $ | 997 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,154 $ | 602 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,994 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.8 % | 11.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ | 3 $ |
| Haircut | 7.44 $ | 14.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.5 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.6 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 35.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,295 $ | 504 $ |