Cost of living in Sunchon is 63% higher than in Ipoh (without rent).
Rent in Sunchon is 236% more expensive than in Ipoh.
Cost of living including rent in Sunchon is 135% higher than in Ipoh.
Food in Sunchon is 95% more expensive than in Ipoh.
Transport in Sunchon is 54% more expensive than in Ipoh.
| Sunchon | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sunchon | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.48 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.03 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.61 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.57 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.57 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.71 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.89 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 5.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.1 $ | 10.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.56 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.93 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.46 $ | 1.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.7 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 58.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 30.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 784 $ | 188 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,573 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 865 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,117 $ | 717 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,521 $ | 2,330 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 845 $ | 1,153 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 403 $ | 1,035 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.48 % | 4.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.28 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 4.11 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.1 $ | 95.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.8 $ | 59.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 102 $ | 148 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,352 $ | 3,750 $ |