Cost of Living Comparison Between Wonsan and Ongjin Cost of Living Comparison Between Wonsan and Ongjin

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.85 $2.85

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$22.94 $22.94

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.95 $7.95

Cappuccino

$1.19 $1.19

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.04 $1.04

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.05 $1.05

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.99 $6.99

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.33 $2.33

Milk (1 liter)

$0.97 $0.97

White Bread (500g)

$1.65 $1.65

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.25 $2.25

Eggs

$3.28 $3.28

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.75 $4.75

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$2.38 $2.38

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$5.74 $5.74

Apples (1kg)

$7.14 $7.14

Banana (1kg)

$4.74 $4.74

Oranges (1kg)

$2.28 $2.28

Tomato (1kg)

$2.26 $2.26

Potato (1kg)

$3.54 $3.54

Onion (1kg)

$3.54 $3.54

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.3 $2.3

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.44 $0.44

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.58 $4.58

Wine (Bottle)

$8.27 $8.27

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.19 $1.19

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.38 $2.38

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.03 $1.03

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$41.21 $41.21

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.53 $1.53

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.12 $2.12

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$41.76 $41.76

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.77 $0.77

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$23.5K $23.5K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$28.7K $28.7K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$34.47 $34.47

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$11.61 $11.61

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$45.83 $45.83

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$44.37 $44.37

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$14.82 $14.82

Cinema Ticket

$8 $8

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$110 $110

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$2,200 $2,200

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$23.39 $23.39

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$28.42 $28.42

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$64.2 $64.2

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$85.8 $85.8

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$92.1 $92.1

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$92.6 $92.6

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,295 $2,295

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$139 $139

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,735 $1,735

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,411 $1,411

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$214 $214

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

7.11

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Wonsan: November 24, 2025

Last update for Ongjin: November 23, 2025

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