Cost of living in Pyongsong is 66% higher than in Subang Jaya (without rent).
Rent in Pyongsong is 161% more expensive than in Subang Jaya.
Cost of living including rent in Pyongsong is 112% higher than in Subang Jaya.
Food in Pyongsong is 99% more expensive than in Subang Jaya.
Transport in Pyongsong is 34% more expensive than in Subang Jaya.
| Pyongsong | Subang Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pyongsong | Subang Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.45 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 19 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.03 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.54 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.63 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.58 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.41 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.72 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.88 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.66 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 4.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.8 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 9.89 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.59 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.47 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.9 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.6 $ | 32 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 784 $ | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,571 $ | 489 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 858 $ | 390 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,051 $ | 794 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,488 $ | 2,086 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 841 $ | 1,156 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 403 $ | 1,047 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.42 % | 4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Haircut | 4.03 $ | 6.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.2 $ | 74.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.4 $ | 62.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 209 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,310 $ | 9,385 $ |