KP vs KP · 140 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallKP
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| Expense | Hyesan | Ch’ŏngjin | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.30 | $6.68 | Hyesan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.20 | $26.71 | Hyesan |
| Cappuccino | $1.89 | $2.00 | Hyesan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $143 | $151 | Hyesan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.10 | $24.49 | Hyesan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.90 | $64.55 | Hyesan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.64 | $18.70 | Hyesan |
| Fitness club membership | $17.64 | $18.70 | Hyesan |
| Cinema ticket | $4.62 | $4.90 | Hyesan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $322 | $346 | Hyesan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $224 | $241 | Hyesan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $672 | $723 | Hyesan |
| Total single-person budget | $644 | $686 | Hyesan |
| Average net salary | $900 | $954 |
Hyesan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Hyesan runs about $644 versus $686 in Ch’ŏngjin — a difference of roughly 7%.
Salary-adjusted, Ch’ŏngjin leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Hyesan · Full cost of living in Ch’ŏngjin