Cost of living in Pyeongtaek is 37% higher than in Medina (without rent).
Rent in Pyeongtaek is 4% more expensive than in Medina.
Cost of living including rent in Pyeongtaek is 23% higher than in Medina.
Food in Pyeongtaek is 59% more expensive than in Medina.
Transport in Pyeongtaek is 14% cheaper than in Medina.
| Pyeongtaek | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pyeongtaek | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.42 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.4 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ | 7.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.77 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.02 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.28 $ | 0.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.32 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.79 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.44 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.5 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.73 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.49 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.4 $ | 7.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.02 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.3 $ | 53.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.5 $ | 6.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.03 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.36 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 3.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 93 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.5 $ | 95.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 169 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 563 $ | 419 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 344 $ | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 892 $ | 662 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,504 $ | 1,653 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,864 $ | 1,056 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,055 $ | 1,630 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.18 % | 2.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.3 $ | 94.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 16 $ |
| Haircut | 7.36 $ | 2.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.6 $ | 78.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 107 $ | 30.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 559 $ | 183 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,719 $ | 7,706 $ |