Cost of living in Wonju is 120% higher than in Talas (without rent).
Rent in Wonju is 33% more expensive than in Talas.
Cost of living including rent in Wonju is 75% higher than in Talas.
Food in Wonju is 116% more expensive than in Talas.
Transport in Wonju is 389% more expensive than in Talas.
| Wonju | Talas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wonju | Talas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.76 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.6 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.82 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.01 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.84 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.35 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.76 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.5 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.7 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.66 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.41 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.12 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.1 $ | 9.43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 3.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.3 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.98 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.07 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.27 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 19 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.7 $ | 12.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 299 $ | 284 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 622 $ | 487 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 384 $ | 408 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 861 $ | 735 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,527 $ | 982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,324 $ | 877 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,998 $ | 263 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.19 % | 18.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 91.2 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.8 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Haircut | 7.76 $ | 3.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.2 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 106 $ | 40.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 494 $ | 235 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,476 $ | 6,350 $ |