Daegu vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Daegu (South Korea) · Overall index 40.1 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 34% more expensive than Daegu.
- Rent in Tokyo is 97% more expensive than in Daegu.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 29% more expensive than in Daegu.
| Item | Daegu | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +97% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $737 | $1,307 | +77% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $451 | $782 | +73% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,145 | $2,737 | +139% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $753 | $1,558 | +107% |
| Groceries | +24% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $0.87 | +28% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.22 | $2.62 | +18% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.77 | $3.43 | +24% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.82 | $3.26 | +16% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.68 | $9.15 | +5% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.43 | $9.77 | +31% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.46 | $14.2 | +50% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.44 | $3.74 | +9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.62 | +53% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.58 | $3 | +16% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.2 | $4.44 | +39% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.83 | $2.3 | +26% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.59 | $2.06 | +30% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $1.69 | +11% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.53 | $1.8 | +18% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.83 | $11.4 | +29% |
| Transport | +28% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.26 | $1.65 | +31% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $61.8 | $75.4 | +22% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.94 | $2.32 | +20% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.02 | $1.23 | +21% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.58 | +29% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,093 | $18,186 | +50% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.3 | $13.8 | +22% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $56.6 | $70.3 | +24% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.19 | $7.88 | +27% |
| Cappuccino | $2.57 | $3.87 | +51% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.29 | $1.65 | +28% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.88 | $4.95 | +28% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.35 | $5.82 | +34% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $1.35 | +19% |
| Telecom | +25% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38 | $41.5 | +9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.4 | $52.1 | +39% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.26 | +30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $12.7 | +22% |
| Utilities & household | +23% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96.6 | $126 | +30% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.15 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.91 | $3.07 | +5% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.05 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14.2 | $16.3 | +15% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $40.5 | $62.2 | +54% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.2 | $9.79 | +6% |
| Men's haircut | $18.5 | $23.3 | +26% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.9 | $18.8 | +35% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,434 | +18% |
3,113 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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