Changwon vs Tokyo Cost of Living

Changwon (South Korea) · Overall index 38.1Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8

Summary

  • Overall, Tokyo is 41% more expensive than Changwon.
  • Rent in Tokyo is 114% more expensive than in Changwon.
  • Dining out in Tokyo is 45% more expensive than in Changwon.
ItemChangwonTokyoDiff
Rent+114%
1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$589$1,307+122%
1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$365$782+114%
3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$1,194$2,737+129%
3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$799$1,558+95%
Groceries+28%
Milk (1L)$0.78$0.87+12%
White bread (500g)$2.24$2.62+17%
Rice (1kg)$2.81$3.43+22%
Eggs (12)$2.61$3.26+25%
Local cheese (1kg)$8.42$9.15+9%
Chicken fillets (1kg)$6.91$9.77+41%
Beef round (1kg)$9.33$14.2+52%
Apples (1kg)$3.29$3.74+14%
Bananas (1kg)$1.17$1.62+38%
Oranges (1kg)$2.54$3+18%
Tomatoes (1kg)$3.23$4.44+37%
Potatoes (1kg)$1.65$2.3+39%
Onions (1kg)$1.58$2.06+30%
Lettuce (1 head)$1.56$1.69+8%
Water (1.5L bottle)$1.21$1.8+49%
Bottle of wine (mid-range)$7.7$11.4+48%
Transport+33%
Public transport, one-way ticket$1.25$1.65+32%
Public transport, monthly pass$53.8$75.4+40%
Taxi, base fare$1.96$2.32+18%
Taxi, per km$0.89$1.23+38%
Gasoline (1L)$0.48$0.58+21%
New compact car (e.g., VW Golf)$11,797$18,186+54%
Dining out+45%
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$9.56$13.8+44%
Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses)$50.3$70.3+40%
Fast food combo meal$5.76$7.88+37%
Cappuccino$2.27$3.87+70%
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant)$1.13$1.65+46%
Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant)$3.4$4.95+46%
Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant)$4.03$5.82+44%
Water (0.33L, restaurant)$1.03$1.35+31%
Telecom+25%
Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly)$38.5$41.5+8%
Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly)$36.4$52.1+43%
Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min)$0.22$0.26+18%
Video streaming subscription (monthly)$9.67$12.7+31%
Utilities & household+33%
Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly)$90.2$126+40%
Electricity (1 kWh)$0.12$0.15+25%
Tap water (1m³)$2.65$3.07+16%
Natural gas (1m³)$0.74$1.05+42%
Waste collection (monthly)$12.2$16.3+34%
Fitness club (monthly)$39.8$62.2+56%
Cinema ticket (1 seat)$7.4$9.79+32%
Men's haircut$17.2$23.3+35%
Domestic cleaning (1 hour)$13.1$18.8+44%
Private kindergarten (monthly)$1,249$1,434+15%

3,061 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15

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