Cheonan vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Cheonan (South Korea) · Overall index 38.3 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 40% more expensive than Cheonan.
- Rent in Tokyo is 112% more expensive than in Cheonan.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 44% more expensive than in Cheonan.
| Item | Cheonan | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +112% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $651 | $1,307 | +101% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $409 | $782 | +91% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,173 | $2,737 | +133% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $689 | $1,558 | +126% |
| Groceries | +28% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $0.87 | +28% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.38 | $2.62 | +10% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.57 | $3.43 | +33% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.72 | $3.26 | +20% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.27 | $9.15 | +11% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.15 | $9.77 | +37% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.7 | $14.2 | +33% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.95 | $3.74 | +27% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.2 | $1.62 | +35% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.52 | $3 | +19% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.27 | $4.44 | +36% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.3 | +43% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.45 | $2.06 | +42% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $1.69 | +11% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.44 | $1.8 | +25% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.7 | $11.4 | +48% |
| Transport | +41% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.1 | $1.65 | +50% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $56.3 | $75.4 | +34% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.88 | $2.32 | +23% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.83 | $1.23 | +48% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.41 | $0.58 | +41% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,271 | $18,186 | +48% |
| Dining out | +44% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.85 | $13.8 | +40% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $55.1 | $70.3 | +28% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.03 | $7.88 | +57% |
| Cappuccino | $2.8 | $3.87 | +38% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.17 | $1.65 | +41% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.16 | $4.95 | +57% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.7 | $5.82 | +57% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.98 | $1.35 | +38% |
| Telecom | +22% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41 | $41.5 | +1% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42.4 | $52.1 | +23% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.26 | +18% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.74 | $12.7 | +45% |
| Utilities & household | +28% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $102 | $126 | +24% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.15 | +36% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.65 | $3.07 | +16% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.05 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12 | $16.3 | +36% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $44 | $62.2 | +41% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.12 | $9.79 | +7% |
| Men's haircut | $19.1 | $23.3 | +22% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $18.8 | +40% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,031 | $1,434 | +39% |
3,317 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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