Chuncheon vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Chuncheon (South Korea) · Overall index 36.4 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 48% more expensive than Chuncheon.
- Rent in Tokyo is 142% more expensive than in Chuncheon.
- Transport in Tokyo is 46% more expensive than in Chuncheon.
| Item | Chuncheon | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +142% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $537 | $1,307 | +143% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $351 | $782 | +123% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $987 | $2,737 | +177% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $674 | $1,558 | +131% |
| Groceries | +32% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.73 | $0.87 | +19% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.25 | $2.62 | +16% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.99 | $3.43 | +15% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.62 | $3.26 | +24% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.98 | $9.15 | +15% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.85 | $9.77 | +43% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.8 | $14.2 | +31% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.83 | $3.74 | +32% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.21 | $1.62 | +34% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.2 | $3 | +36% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $4.44 | +67% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.46 | $2.3 | +58% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.06 | +26% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $1.69 | +11% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.32 | $1.8 | +36% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.18 | $11.4 | +59% |
| Transport | +46% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.07 | $1.65 | +54% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58.3 | $75.4 | +29% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.63 | $2.32 | +42% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.75 | $1.23 | +64% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.58 | +49% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,172 | $18,186 | +38% |
| Dining out | +41% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.8 | $13.8 | +28% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $48.5 | $70.3 | +45% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.71 | $7.88 | +38% |
| Cappuccino | $2.7 | $3.87 | +43% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.26 | $1.65 | +31% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.57 | $4.95 | +39% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.95 | $5.82 | +47% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.86 | $1.35 | +57% |
| Telecom | +37% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $36.1 | $41.5 | +15% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.9 | $52.1 | +37% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.26 | +44% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.44 | $12.7 | +50% |
| Utilities & household | +37% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $80.5 | $126 | +57% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.15 | +15% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | $3.07 | +32% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.79 | $1.05 | +33% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $16.3 | +44% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.5 | $62.2 | +57% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.52 | $9.79 | +15% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $23.3 | +49% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $18.8 | +42% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,091 | $1,434 | +31% |
2,900 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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