Cost of living in Uijeongbu is 20% higher than in Changhua (without rent).
Rent in Uijeongbu is very similar to Changhua.
Cost of living including rent in Uijeongbu is 11% higher than in Changhua.
Food in Uijeongbu is 28% more expensive than in Changhua.
Transport in Uijeongbu is 60% more expensive than in Changhua.
| Uijeongbu | Changhua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Uijeongbu | Changhua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.53 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.3 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.08 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.39 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.68 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.26 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.1 $ | 17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.79 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.78 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.43 $ | 3.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.06 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.42 $ | 8.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.2 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.83 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.43 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.4 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.43 $ | 2.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.6 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
142 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.2 $ | 19.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 246 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 418 $ | 703 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ | 333 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 488 $ | 900 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,534 $ | 5,699 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,644 $ | 3,930 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,281 $ | 1,478 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.77 % | 1.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.6 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Haircut | 8.58 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.5 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.9 $ | 80.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 293 $ | 344 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,840 $ | 14,228 $ |