Cost of living in Kaesong is 8% lower than in Tabriz (without rent).
Rent in Kaesong is very similar to Tabriz.
Cost of living including rent in Kaesong is 3% lower than in Tabriz.
Food in Kaesong is 9% more expensive than in Tabriz.
Transport in Kaesong is 80% more expensive than in Tabriz.
| Kaesong | Tabriz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaesong | Tabriz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.53 $ | 8.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.03 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.5 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.58 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.57 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.8 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 6.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.6 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19 $ | 2.54 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 98.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.59 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.44 $ | 2.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.2 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.3 $ | 22.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 789 $ | 766 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,569 $ | 1,554 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 856 $ | 1,080 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,083 $ | 2,969 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,493 $ | 6,297 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 854 $ | 3,994 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 404 $ | 857 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.5 % | 25.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.7 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.26 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Haircut | 4.04 $ | 37.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.4 $ | 154 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.6 $ | 120 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 181 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,340 $ | 3,403 $ |