Cost of living in Nagasaki is 9% lower than in Kaesong (without rent).
Rent in Nagasaki is 60% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Cost of living including rent in Nagasaki is 40% lower than in Kaesong.
Food in Nagasaki is 28% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Transport in Nagasaki is 77% more expensive than in Kaesong.
| Nagasaki | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nagasaki | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.54 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.5 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.36 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.84 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.01 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.63 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.03 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.97 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 110 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.5 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.3 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.1 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.51 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 4.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.2 $ | 81.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.1 $ | 55.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 789 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 526 $ | 1,569 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 285 $ | 856 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 565 $ | 3,083 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,992 $ | 1,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,552 $ | 854 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,659 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.67 % | 12.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.5 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 11.7 $ | 4.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 28.1 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.7 $ | 28.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 268 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,788 $ | 3,340 $ |