Cost of living in Wonsan is 13% lower than in Kyoto (without rent).
Rent in Wonsan is 95% more expensive than in Kyoto.
Cost of living including rent in Wonsan is 30% higher than in Kyoto.
Food in Wonsan is 18% more expensive than in Kyoto.
Transport in Wonsan is 61% cheaper than in Kyoto.
| Wonsan | Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wonsan | Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.52 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.02 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.54 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.63 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.55 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.44 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.79 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.85 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 4.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.1 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.2 $ | 28.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.59 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.9 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.46 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.7 $ | 95.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 146 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.9 $ | 28 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 786 $ | 318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,573 $ | 840 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 863 $ | 517 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,108 $ | 1,577 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,504 $ | 5,630 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 858 $ | 5,617 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 408 $ | 2,036 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.4 % | 1.63 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 4.09 $ | 17.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.7 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29 $ | 27.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 102 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,322 $ | 7,456 $ |