Cost of living in Sinuiju is 36% higher than in Yanbu (without rent).
Rent in Sinuiju is 153% more expensive than in Yanbu.
Cost of living including rent in Sinuiju is 87% higher than in Yanbu.
Food in Sinuiju is 60% more expensive than in Yanbu.
Transport in Sinuiju is 26% more expensive than in Yanbu.
| Sinuiju | Yanbu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sinuiju | Yanbu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.43 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.62 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.57 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.57 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.82 $ | 10 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 6.63 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.2 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 13.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.2 $ | 29.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.56 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.92 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.45 $ | 2.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.4 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 100 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.7 $ | 72 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 783 $ | 215 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,558 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 855 $ | 301 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,089 $ | 464 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,511 $ | 1,589 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 855 $ | 1,030 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 406 $ | 2,279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.46 % | 4.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.7 $ | 79.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.28 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Haircut | 4.09 $ | 3.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 95 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.5 $ | 18.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 102 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,345 $ | 4,676 $ |