Cost of living in Varamin is 40% lower than in Chongjin (without rent).
Rent in Varamin is 70% cheaper than in Chongjin.
Cost of living including rent in Varamin is 58% lower than in Chongjin.
Food in Varamin is 52% cheaper than in Chongjin.
Transport in Varamin is 84% cheaper than in Chongjin.
| Varamin | Chongjin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Varamin | Chongjin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.31 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.2 $ | 112 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.05 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.16 $ | 9.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.57 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.3 $ | 47 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.89 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.16 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.64 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ | 4.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.91 $ | 81 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.2 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.88 $ | 55.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 247 $ | 794 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 533 $ | 1,581 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 338 $ | 871 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 793 $ | 3,095 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,546 $ | 1,535 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 941 $ | 867 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 298 $ | 408 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.77 % | 12.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.1 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.49 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 4.13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 134 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.3 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,836 $ | 3,354 $ |