Changwon vs Seoul Cost of Living
Changwon (South Korea) · Overall index 38.1 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 40% more expensive than Changwon.
- Rent in Seoul is 112% more expensive than in Changwon.
- Dining out in Seoul is 46% more expensive than in Changwon.
| Item | Changwon | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +112% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $589 | $1,128 | +92% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $365 | $885 | +142% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,194 | $2,631 | +120% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $799 | $1,576 | +97% |
| Groceries | +28% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.78 | $0.97 | +24% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.24 | $3.03 | +35% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.81 | $3.33 | +19% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.61 | $3.32 | +27% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.42 | $9.47 | +12% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.91 | $8.39 | +21% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.33 | $14.8 | +59% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.29 | $4.15 | +26% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.17 | $1.53 | +31% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.54 | $3.36 | +32% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.23 | $3.73 | +15% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.65 | $2.22 | +35% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.58 | $1.86 | +18% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.56 | $1.71 | +10% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $1.67 | +38% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.7 | $11.7 | +52% |
| Transport | +36% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.25 | $1.68 | +34% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $53.8 | $68.9 | +28% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.96 | $2.76 | +41% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.34 | +51% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.48 | $0.53 | +10% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,797 | $18,844 | +60% |
| Dining out | +46% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.56 | $14.8 | +55% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $50.3 | $84.8 | +69% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.76 | $7.96 | +38% |
| Cappuccino | $2.27 | $3.11 | +37% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $1.89 | +67% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.4 | $4.53 | +33% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.03 | $5.53 | +37% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.03 | $1.43 | +39% |
| Telecom | +16% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38.5 | $45.1 | +17% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $36.4 | $47.3 | +30% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.22 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.67 | $11.3 | +17% |
| Utilities & household | +33% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $90.2 | $130 | +44% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.16 | +33% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.65 | $3.13 | +18% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.74 | $1.03 | +39% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.2 | $15.9 | +30% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.8 | $60.9 | +53% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.4 | $9.46 | +28% |
| Men's haircut | $17.2 | $22.9 | +33% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.1 | $16.6 | +27% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,249 | $1,561 | +25% |
3,107 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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