Cost of living in Nagercoil is 70% lower than in Kaesong (without rent).
Rent in Nagercoil is 89% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Cost of living including rent in Nagercoil is 82% lower than in Kaesong.
Food in Nagercoil is 74% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Transport in Nagercoil is 66% cheaper than in Kaesong.
| Nagercoil | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nagercoil | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.54 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.36 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.04 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.83 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.08 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.38 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.77 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.54 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.84 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.5 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.85 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.17 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.77 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.57 $ | 4.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.5 $ | 81.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.7 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.4 $ | 55.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 66.4 $ | 789 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 208 $ | 1,569 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 97.4 $ | 856 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 244 $ | 3,083 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,478 $ | 1,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 358 $ | 854 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 437 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.36 % | 12.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.3 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.05 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 1.27 $ | 4.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.8 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.3 $ | 28.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.2 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 734 $ | 3,340 $ |