Chuncheon vs Seoul Cost of Living
Chuncheon (South Korea) · Overall index 36.4 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 46% more expensive than Chuncheon.
- Rent in Seoul is 140% more expensive than in Chuncheon.
- Transport in Seoul is 50% more expensive than in Chuncheon.
| Item | Chuncheon | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +140% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $537 | $1,128 | +110% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $351 | $885 | +152% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $987 | $2,631 | +167% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $674 | $1,576 | +134% |
| Groceries | +31% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.73 | $0.97 | +33% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.25 | $3.03 | +35% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.99 | $3.33 | +11% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.62 | $3.32 | +27% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.98 | $9.47 | +19% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.85 | $8.39 | +22% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.8 | $14.8 | +37% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.83 | $4.15 | +47% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.21 | $1.53 | +26% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.2 | $3.36 | +53% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $3.73 | +40% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.46 | $2.22 | +52% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | $1.86 | +14% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $1.71 | +12% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.32 | $1.67 | +27% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.18 | $11.7 | +63% |
| Transport | +50% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.07 | $1.68 | +57% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58.3 | $68.9 | +18% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.63 | $2.76 | +69% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.75 | $1.34 | +79% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.53 | +36% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,172 | $18,844 | +43% |
| Dining out | +42% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.8 | $14.8 | +37% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $48.5 | $84.8 | +75% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.71 | $7.96 | +39% |
| Cappuccino | $2.7 | $3.11 | +15% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.26 | $1.89 | +50% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.57 | $4.53 | +27% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.95 | $5.53 | +40% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.86 | $1.43 | +66% |
| Telecom | +27% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $36.1 | $45.1 | +25% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.9 | $47.3 | +25% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.22 | +22% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.44 | $11.3 | +34% |
| Utilities & household | +36% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $80.5 | $130 | +61% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.16 | +23% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | $3.13 | +35% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.79 | $1.03 | +30% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $15.9 | +41% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.5 | $60.9 | +54% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.52 | $9.46 | +11% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $22.9 | +47% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $16.6 | +26% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,091 | $1,561 | +43% |
2,946 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
Keep your standard of living
Estimates for reference only — not official statistics.
Compare other cities
vs