Cost of living in Sariwon is 9% higher than in Tainan (without rent).
Rent in Sariwon is 257% more expensive than in Tainan.
Cost of living including rent in Sariwon is 86% higher than in Tainan.
Food in Sariwon is 26% more expensive than in Tainan.
Transport in Sariwon is very similar to Tainan.
| Sariwon | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sariwon | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.53 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.05 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.81 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.54 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.56 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.52 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.83 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.92 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 3.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.2 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 8.94 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.2 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.6 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.92 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.48 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.4 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.7 $ | 23.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 781 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,553 $ | 693 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 867 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,063 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,491 $ | 2,874 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 843 $ | 2,280 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 403 $ | 1,275 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.46 % | 1.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.28 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 4.03 $ | 9.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 86.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.9 $ | 57.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 102 $ | 628 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,349 $ | 18,526 $ |