Fukuoka vs Seoul Cost of Living
Fukuoka (Japan) · Overall index 42.8 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 25% more expensive than Fukuoka.
- Rent in Seoul is 66% more expensive than in Fukuoka.
- Transport in Seoul is 24% more expensive than in Fukuoka.
| Item | Fukuoka | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +66% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $853 | $1,128 | +32% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $475 | $885 | +86% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,368 | $2,631 | +92% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $986 | $1,576 | +60% |
| Groceries | +17% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.78 | $0.97 | +24% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.48 | $3.03 | +22% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.67 | $3.33 | +25% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.83 | $3.32 | +17% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.08 | $9.47 | +4% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.97 | $8.39 | +5% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.5 | $14.8 | +18% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.64 | $4.15 | +14% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.24 | $1.53 | +23% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.36 | +24% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.23 | $3.73 | +15% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.75 | $2.22 | +27% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | $1.86 | +11% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.62 | $1.71 | +6% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.45 | $1.67 | +15% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.04 | $11.7 | +29% |
| Transport | +24% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.32 | $1.68 | +27% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.3 | $68.9 | +1% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.04 | $2.76 | +35% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.99 | $1.34 | +35% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.53 | +4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,895 | $18,844 | +46% |
| Dining out | +23% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.2 | $14.8 | +12% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $64.6 | $84.8 | +31% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.12 | $7.96 | +30% |
| Cappuccino | $2.58 | $3.11 | +21% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.51 | $1.89 | +25% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.04 | $4.53 | +12% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.44 | $5.53 | +25% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.12 | $1.43 | +28% |
| Telecom | +10% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.5 | $45.1 | +14% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.9 | $47.3 | +16% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.22 | -4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.82 | $11.3 | +15% |
| Utilities & household | +19% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $92.2 | $130 | +41% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.16 | +23% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.52 | $3.13 | +24% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.95 | $1.03 | +8% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.6 | $15.9 | +26% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $46.8 | $60.9 | +30% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.95 | $9.46 | -5% |
| Men's haircut | $18.5 | $22.9 | +24% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.4 | $16.6 | +1% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,561 | +28% |
3,048 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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