Cost of living in Ras al-Khaimah is 5% lower than in Wonsan (without rent).
Rent in Ras al-Khaimah is 7% more expensive than in Wonsan.
Cost of living including rent in Ras al-Khaimah is very similar to Wonsan.
Food in Ras al-Khaimah is 17% cheaper than in Wonsan.
Transport in Ras al-Khaimah is 42% cheaper than in Wonsan.
| Ras al-Khaimah | Wonsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ras al-Khaimah | Wonsan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.57 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.7 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.75 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.56 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.77 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.37 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.47 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.47 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.34 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.88 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.3 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.7 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.9 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.64 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.54 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.03 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.19 $ | 4.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.6 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
93.6 $ | 55.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 857 $ | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,618 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 652 $ | 863 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,472 $ | 3,108 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,270 $ | 1,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,401 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,412 $ | 408 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.9 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 6.45 $ | 4.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.6 $ | 29 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,713 $ | 3,322 $ |