Cost of living in Kampong Cham is 53% lower than in Kaesong (without rent).
Rent in Kampong Cham is 77% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Cost of living including rent in Kampong Cham is 67% lower than in Kaesong.
Food in Kampong Cham is 54% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Transport in Kampong Cham is 70% cheaper than in Kaesong.
| Kampong Cham | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kampong Cham | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.57 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.9 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.62 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.63 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.84 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.3 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.53 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.15 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.93 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.3 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.74 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.8 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.26 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.45 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.74 $ | 4.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.5 $ | 81.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.5 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.6 $ | 55.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 112 $ | 789 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 241 $ | 1,569 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 286 $ | 856 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 466 $ | 3,083 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,943 $ | 1,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,286 $ | 854 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 310 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.03 % | 12.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.93 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.03 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 2.95 $ | 4.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 29.8 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10.1 $ | 28.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 398 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,484 $ | 3,340 $ |