Cost of living in Kumamoto is 9% lower than in Wonsan (without rent).
Rent in Kumamoto is 58% cheaper than in Wonsan.
Cost of living including rent in Kumamoto is 38% lower than in Wonsan.
Food in Kumamoto is 20% cheaper than in Wonsan.
Transport in Kumamoto is 18% more expensive than in Wonsan.
| Kumamoto | Wonsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kumamoto | Wonsan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.34 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.39 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.7 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.9 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.31 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.33 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.69 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.5 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.95 $ | 19.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.17 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.79 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.13 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.23 $ | 4.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.9 $ | 55.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 397 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 440 $ | 863 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 585 $ | 3,108 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,474 $ | 1,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,153 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,884 $ | 408 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.67 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 4.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.5 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.8 $ | 29 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 425 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,605 $ | 3,322 $ |