Gwangju vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Gwangju (South Korea) · Overall index 38.8 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 94% more expensive than Gwangju.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 336% more expensive than in Gwangju.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Gwangju.
| Item | Gwangju | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +336% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $647 | $2,572 | +298% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $397 | $1,975 | +397% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,207 | $5,236 | +334% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $837 | $3,501 | +318% |
| Groceries | +59% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.72 | $1.19 | +65% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.16 | $3.67 | +70% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.48 | $4.36 | +76% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.94 | $3.93 | +34% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.49 | $11.9 | +59% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.23 | $11.5 | +59% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.77 | $15 | +54% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.97 | +60% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.74 | +51% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.34 | $3.99 | +71% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.3 | $5.29 | +60% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.51 | $2.49 | +65% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.69 | $2.2 | +30% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.57 | $2.49 | +59% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.32 | $2.3 | +74% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.47 | $13.7 | +62% |
| Transport | +73% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.32 | $2.38 | +80% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $59 | $104 | +76% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.83 | $2.97 | +62% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.88 | $1.71 | +94% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.76 | +69% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,796 | $21,733 | +58% |
| Dining out | +72% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.6 | $20.9 | +80% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $53 | $99.9 | +88% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.68 | $10.2 | +80% |
| Cappuccino | $2.91 | $4.36 | +50% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.21 | $2.41 | +99% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $5.48 | +47% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $7.05 | +80% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.09 | $1.74 | +60% |
| Telecom | +41% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.6 | $48.9 | +41% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $41.1 | $59.2 | +44% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.3 | +36% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.09 | $13 | +43% |
| Utilities & household | +72% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $86.5 | $136 | +57% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.18 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.46 | $4.39 | +78% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.78 | $1.39 | +78% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.7 | $21.8 | +86% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.6 | $78.7 | +99% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.74 | $13.3 | +72% |
| Men's haircut | $15.7 | $30.2 | +92% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $24.4 | +85% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,257 | $1,684 | +34% |
3,360 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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