Cost of living in Pohang is 22% higher than in Baku (without rent).
Rent in Pohang is 39% more expensive than in Baku.
Cost of living including rent in Pohang is 29% higher than in Baku.
Food in Pohang is 33% more expensive than in Baku.
Transport in Pohang is 20% more expensive than in Baku.
| Pohang | Baku | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pohang | Baku | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.67 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.6 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.06 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.4 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.66 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.83 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.1 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.81 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.43 $ | 3.5 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.08 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.7 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.4 $ | 6.14 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.1 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.21 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.84 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.04 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 1.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.7 $ | 36 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.1 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.2 $ | 14.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 398 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 453 $ | 407 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 237 $ | 408 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,910 $ | 927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,636 $ | 1,887 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,019 $ | 931 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,179 $ | 484 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.79 % | 9.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.2 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Haircut | 8.2 $ | 12.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.6 $ | 120 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.3 $ | 56.8 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 296 $ | 227 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,028 $ | 6,255 $ |