Cost of living in South Tangerang is 48% lower than in Kaesong (without rent).
Rent in South Tangerang is 74% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Cost of living including rent in South Tangerang is 63% lower than in Kaesong.
Food in South Tangerang is 55% cheaper than in Kaesong.
Transport in South Tangerang is 45% cheaper than in Kaesong.
| South Tangerang | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| South Tangerang | Kaesong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.92 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.1 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.37 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.99 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.48 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 22.7 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.58 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.88 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.4 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.34 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.16 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.82 $ | 4.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48 $ | 81.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.1 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 55.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 789 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 392 $ | 1,569 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 856 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 666 $ | 3,083 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,536 $ | 1,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 836 $ | 854 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 399 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.87 % | 12.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.27 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 3.97 $ | 4.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.9 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.7 $ | 28.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,626 $ | 3,340 $ |