Chuncheon vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Chuncheon (South Korea) · Overall index 36.4 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 107% more expensive than Chuncheon.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 421% more expensive than in Chuncheon.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 94% more expensive than in Chuncheon.
| Item | Chuncheon | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +421% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $537 | $2,572 | +379% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $351 | $1,975 | +463% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $987 | $5,236 | +430% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $674 | $3,501 | +419% |
| Groceries | +62% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.73 | $1.19 | +63% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.25 | $3.67 | +63% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.99 | $4.36 | +46% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.62 | $3.93 | +50% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.98 | $11.9 | +49% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.85 | $11.5 | +68% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.8 | $15 | +39% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.83 | $4.97 | +76% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.21 | $1.74 | +44% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.2 | $3.99 | +81% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $5.29 | +99% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.46 | $2.49 | +71% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.2 | +35% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $2.49 | +64% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.32 | $2.3 | +74% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.18 | $13.7 | +91% |
| Transport | +94% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.07 | $2.38 | +122% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58.3 | $104 | +78% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.63 | $2.97 | +82% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.75 | $1.71 | +128% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.76 | +95% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,172 | $21,733 | +65% |
| Dining out | +81% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.8 | $20.9 | +94% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $48.5 | $99.9 | +106% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.71 | $10.2 | +79% |
| Cappuccino | $2.7 | $4.36 | +61% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.26 | $2.41 | +91% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.57 | $5.48 | +54% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.95 | $7.05 | +78% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.86 | $1.74 | +102% |
| Telecom | +53% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $36.1 | $48.9 | +35% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.9 | $59.2 | +56% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.3 | +67% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.44 | $13 | +54% |
| Utilities & household | +75% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $80.5 | $136 | +69% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.18 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | $4.39 | +89% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.79 | $1.39 | +76% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $21.8 | +93% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.5 | $78.7 | +99% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.52 | $13.3 | +56% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $30.2 | +94% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $24.4 | +85% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,091 | $1,684 | +54% |
3,141 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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