Cheongju vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Cheongju (South Korea) · Overall index 36.8 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 46% more expensive than Cheongju.
- Rent in Tokyo is 125% more expensive than in Cheongju.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 43% more expensive than in Cheongju.
| Item | Cheongju | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +125% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $609 | $1,307 | +115% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $348 | $782 | +125% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,146 | $2,737 | +139% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $703 | $1,558 | +122% |
| Groceries | +34% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.64 | $0.87 | +36% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.94 | $2.62 | +35% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.47 | $3.43 | +39% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $3.26 | +18% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.76 | $9.15 | +35% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.06 | $9.77 | +38% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.5 | $14.2 | +35% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3 | $3.74 | +25% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.07 | $1.62 | +51% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.5 | $3 | +20% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.61 | $4.44 | +70% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.43 | $2.3 | +61% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.65 | $2.06 | +25% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.55 | $1.69 | +9% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.4 | $1.8 | +29% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.39 | $11.4 | +36% |
| Transport | +39% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.2 | $1.65 | +38% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $49.8 | $75.4 | +51% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.87 | $2.32 | +24% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $1.23 | +52% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.44 | $0.58 | +32% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,062 | $18,186 | +39% |
| Dining out | +43% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.47 | $13.8 | +46% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $51.5 | $70.3 | +37% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.01 | $7.88 | +31% |
| Cappuccino | $2.37 | $3.87 | +63% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.35 | $1.65 | +22% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.58 | $4.95 | +38% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.48 | $5.82 | +67% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.94 | $1.35 | +44% |
| Telecom | +30% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.5 | $41.5 | +24% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42.2 | $52.1 | +23% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.26 | +18% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.1 | $12.7 | +57% |
| Utilities & household | +37% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $101 | $126 | +25% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.15 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.27 | $3.07 | +35% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.85 | $1.05 | +24% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.7 | $16.3 | +52% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $40 | $62.2 | +56% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.23 | $9.79 | +35% |
| Men's haircut | $16.6 | $23.3 | +40% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.2 | $18.8 | +54% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,103 | $1,434 | +30% |
3,087 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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