Cost of living in Kitakyushu is 57% higher than in Pak Kret (without rent).
Rent in Kitakyushu is 21% more expensive than in Pak Kret.
Cost of living including rent in Kitakyushu is 41% higher than in Pak Kret.
Food in Kitakyushu is 39% more expensive than in Pak Kret.
Transport in Kitakyushu is 381% more expensive than in Pak Kret.
| Kitakyushu | Pak Kret | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kitakyushu | Pak Kret | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.25 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.6 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.92 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.23 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.05 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.39 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.82 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.8 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.66 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.79 $ | 4.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.71 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.5 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.77 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.74 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.04 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.3 $ | 16.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 404 $ | 463 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 421 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ | 721 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,404 $ | 3,134 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,556 $ | 2,775 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,699 $ | 760 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.68 % | 5.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47 $ | 106 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Haircut | 5.61 $ | 8.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.6 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.8 $ | 30.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 423 $ | 294 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,605 $ | 9,211 $ |