Cost of living in Seongnam is 165% higher than in Lalitpur (without rent).
Rent in Seongnam is 354% more expensive than in Lalitpur.
Cost of living including rent in Seongnam is 222% higher than in Lalitpur.
Food in Seongnam is 182% more expensive than in Lalitpur.
Transport in Seongnam is 141% more expensive than in Lalitpur.
| Seongnam | Lalitpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Seongnam | Lalitpur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.41 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.9 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.53 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.13 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.9 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.63 $ | 0.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.16 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.95 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.98 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.86 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 30.6 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.88 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.7 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.48 $ | 2.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.52 $ | 5.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.6 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.19 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.26 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.91 $ | 0.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.5 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 76.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 898 $ | 213 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 464 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 824 $ | 464 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,353 $ | 1,998 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,094 $ | 1,068 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,868 $ | 297 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.76 % | 12.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 15 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Haircut | 7.93 $ | 2.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.3 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.2 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 292 $ | 88.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,935 $ | 4,050 $ |