Daegu vs Seoul Cost of Living
Daegu (South Korea) · Overall index 40.1 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 33% more expensive than Daegu.
- Rent in Seoul is 96% more expensive than in Daegu.
- Transport in Seoul is 32% more expensive than in Daegu.
| Item | Daegu | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +96% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $737 | $1,128 | +53% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $451 | $885 | +96% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,145 | $2,631 | +130% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $753 | $1,576 | +109% |
| Groceries | +24% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $0.97 | +43% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.22 | $3.03 | +36% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.77 | $3.33 | +20% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.82 | $3.32 | +18% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.68 | $9.47 | +9% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.43 | $8.39 | +13% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.46 | $14.8 | +56% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.44 | $4.15 | +21% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.53 | +44% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.58 | $3.36 | +30% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.2 | $3.73 | +17% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.83 | $2.22 | +21% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.59 | $1.86 | +17% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $1.71 | +12% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.53 | $1.67 | +9% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.83 | $11.7 | +33% |
| Transport | +32% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.26 | $1.68 | +33% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $61.8 | $68.9 | +11% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.94 | $2.76 | +42% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.02 | $1.34 | +31% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.53 | +18% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,093 | $18,844 | +56% |
| Dining out | +30% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.3 | $14.8 | +31% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $56.6 | $84.8 | +50% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.19 | $7.96 | +29% |
| Cappuccino | $2.57 | $3.11 | +21% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.29 | $1.89 | +47% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.88 | $4.53 | +17% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.35 | $5.53 | +27% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $1.43 | +27% |
| Telecom | +16% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38 | $45.1 | +19% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.4 | $47.3 | +26% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.22 | +10% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $11.3 | +9% |
| Utilities & household | +22% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96.6 | $130 | +35% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.16 | +33% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.91 | $3.13 | +8% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.03 | +23% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14.2 | $15.9 | +12% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $40.5 | $60.9 | +50% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.2 | $9.46 | +3% |
| Men's haircut | $18.5 | $22.9 | +24% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.9 | $16.6 | +19% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,561 | +28% |
3,159 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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