Cost of living in Sakai is 8% higher than in Daejeon (without rent).
Rent in Sakai is 40% more expensive than in Daejeon.
Cost of living including rent in Sakai is 20% higher than in Daejeon.
Food in Sakai is 15% cheaper than in Daejeon.
Transport in Sakai is 135% more expensive than in Daejeon.
| Sakai | Daejeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sakai | Daejeon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.01 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.5 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.96 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.66 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.16 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.4 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.95 $ | 3.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.72 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.9 $ | 9.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.13 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.61 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.8 $ | 73 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 111 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 376 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 810 $ | 653 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 507 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,068 $ | 927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,851 $ | 5,730 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,898 $ | 4,514 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,545 $ | 2,352 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.8 % | 3.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.9 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.7 $ | 69.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.6 $ | 54.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 69.8 $ | 290 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,592 $ | 19,159 $ |