Cost of Living in Chuncheon
Country: South Korea · Currency: KRW
Overall
36.4
Rent
12.8
Groceries
48.4
Dining out
41.9
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $537 | 27 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $351 | 10 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $987 | 43 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $674 | 46 data points |
Average prices in Chuncheon
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $537 | 27 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $351 | 10 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $987 | 43 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $674 | 46 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.73 | 29 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.25 | 5 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.99 | 12 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $2.62 | 25 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.98 | 12 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.85 | 53 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.8 | 33 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.83 | 8 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.21 | 48 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.2 | 53 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | 20 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.46 | 50 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | 10 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | 13 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.32 | 53 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.18 | 52 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.07 | 18 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58.3 | 21 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.63 | 25 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.75 | 31 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | 6 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,172 | 17 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.8 | 57 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $48.5 | 5 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.71 | 54 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.7 | 50 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.26 | 58 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.57 | 50 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.95 | 15 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.86 | 16 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $36.1 | 27 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.9 | 58 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | 47 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.44 | 7 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $80.5 | 28 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | 27 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | 47 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.79 | 33 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | 52 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.5 | 21 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.52 | 9 data points |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | 12 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | 48 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,091 | 48 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15