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South Korea

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Sweden

Ludvika vs. Daejeon Cost of Living Summary

Ludvika is 17.1% more expensive than Daejeon.

Restaurants: pay 97.9% more in Ludvika
Groceries: pay 25.1% less in Ludvika
Transportation: pay 43.9% more in Ludvika
Housing: pay 19.1% more in Ludvika
Childcare: pay 28.3% less in Ludvika
Entertainment and Sports: pay 35.6% more in Ludvika
Clothing: pay 41.6% more in Ludvika

The cost of restaurants, transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing in Ludvika are more expensive than in Daejeon. Expenses including childcare and groceries are lower in Ludvika. Notably, restaurants is significantly more expensive in Ludvika.

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Ludvika vs. Daejeon Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Ludvika instead of Daejeon, you would:

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pay 97.9% more for restaurants

	Daejeon	Ludvika
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.46 ₩9,962	$13.75 SEK136.26	+84.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.45 ₩7,273	$10.00 SEK99.10	+83.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.23 ₩1,644	$2.62 SEK25.93	+112.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.66 ₩877	$2.18 SEK21.64	+232.3%
Average			+97.9%

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pay 25.1% less for groceries

	Daejeon	Ludvika
Bread 1 loaf	$2.71 ₩3,611	$2.62 SEK25.93	-3.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.50 ₩7,347	$6.71 SEK66.56	+22.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.08 ₩10,786	$6.55 SEK64.96	-18.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.52 ₩3,367	$5.00 SEK49.55	+98.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.64 ₩4,858	$5.96 SEK59.03	+63.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.99 ₩6,665	$1.44 SEK14.27	-71.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.52 ₩3,367	$1.51 SEK15.01	-40.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.60 ₩3,464	$1.65 SEK16.33	-36.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.69 ₩3,593	$1.87 SEK18.58	-30.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.37 ₩3,163	$0.66 SEK6.52	-72.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.25 ₩1,672	$0.79 SEK7.86	-36.7%
Average			-25.1%

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pay 43.9% more for transportation

	Daejeon	Ludvika
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.72 ₩6,303	$6.48 SEK64.22	+37.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$11.20 ₩14,944	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$28,162.26 ₩38M	$32,980.57 SEK327K	+17.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$9.18 ₩12,254	$28.99 SEK287.39	+215.8%
Average			+43.9%

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pay 19.1% more for housing

	Daejeon	Ludvika
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$22.39 ₩29,887	$46.99 SEK465.76	+109.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$373.20 ₩498K	$449.87 SEK4,459.44	+20.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$298.56 ₩398K	$429.88 SEK4,261.24	+44.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$133.06 ₩178K	$76.45 SEK757.81	-42.5%
Average			+19.1%

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pay 28.3% less for childcare

	Daejeon	Ludvika
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$302.29 ₩403K	$216.60 SEK2,147.14	-28.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$21,781.84 ₩29M	??
Average			-28.3%

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pay 35.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Daejeon	Ludvika
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.55 ₩4,732	$7.00 SEK69.37	+97.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.68 ₩4,908	$4.33 SEK42.94	+17.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.36 ₩4,483	$7.10 SEK70.36	+111.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$33.59 ₩44,831	$29.99 SEK297.30	-10.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.20 ₩14,944	$16.00 SEK158.56	+42.9%
Average			+35.6%

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pay 41.6% more for clothing

	Daejeon	Ludvika
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$64.19 ₩85,677	$98.31 SEK974.47	+53.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$41.05 ₩54,793	$53.28 SEK528.20	+29.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$93.30 ₩125K	$93.97 SEK931.53	+0.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$106.36 ₩142K	$213.27 SEK2,114.10	+100.5%
Average			+41.6%

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