Cost of living in Kobe is 5% higher than in Changwon (without rent).
Rent in Kobe is very similar to Changwon.
Cost of living including rent in Kobe is 3% higher than in Changwon.
Food in Kobe is 12% cheaper than in Changwon.
Transport in Kobe is 63% more expensive than in Changwon.
| Kobe | Changwon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kobe | Changwon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.03 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.92 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.04 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.94 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.16 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.03 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.51 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.43 $ | 3.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.49 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.5 $ | 51 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.5 $ | 9.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.2 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.57 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 1.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.9 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 101 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.8 $ | 18.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 337 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 671 $ | 305 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 453 $ | 910 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 873 $ | 1,381 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,552 $ | 7,170 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,248 $ | 6,000 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,779 $ | 1,898 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.76 % | 3.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.2 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Haircut | 21.5 $ | 8.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.7 $ | 59 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 359 $ | 296 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,101 $ | 18,416 $ |