Cost of living in Isa Town is 16% lower than in Hamhung (without rent).
Rent in Isa Town is 29% cheaper than in Hamhung.
Cost of living including rent in Isa Town is 24% lower than in Hamhung.
Food in Isa Town is 23% cheaper than in Hamhung.
Transport in Isa Town is 28% cheaper than in Hamhung.
| Isa Town | Hamhung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Isa Town | Hamhung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.9 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.5 $ | 110 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.7 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.64 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.67 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.97 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.61 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.2 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.32 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.06 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.4 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 47.2 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.9 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.4 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.97 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.78 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.41 $ | 4.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.3 $ | 81.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.9 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 486 $ | 790 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,069 $ | 1,559 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 821 $ | 864 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,331 $ | 3,129 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,391 $ | 1,530 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,530 $ | 868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,065 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.38 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.9 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.6 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 4.79 $ | 4.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.7 $ | 64 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.8 $ | 28.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 435 $ | 103 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,994 $ | 3,341 $ |