Gwangju vs Seoul Cost of Living
Gwangju (South Korea) · Overall index 38.8 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 37% more expensive than Gwangju.
- Rent in Seoul is 101% more expensive than in Gwangju.
- Utilities & household in Seoul is 35% more expensive than in Gwangju.
| Item | Gwangju | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +101% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $647 | $1,128 | +74% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $397 | $885 | +123% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,207 | $2,631 | +118% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $837 | $1,576 | +88% |
| Groceries | +28% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.72 | $0.97 | +35% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.16 | $3.03 | +40% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.48 | $3.33 | +34% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.94 | $3.32 | +13% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.49 | $9.47 | +26% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.23 | $8.39 | +16% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.77 | $14.8 | +51% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.15 | +34% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.53 | +33% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.34 | $3.36 | +44% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.3 | $3.73 | +13% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.51 | $2.22 | +47% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.69 | $1.86 | +10% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.57 | $1.71 | +9% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.32 | $1.67 | +27% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.47 | $11.7 | +38% |
| Transport | +33% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.32 | $1.68 | +27% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $59 | $68.9 | +17% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.83 | $2.76 | +51% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.88 | $1.34 | +52% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.53 | +18% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,796 | $18,844 | +37% |
| Dining out | +34% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.6 | $14.8 | +28% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $53 | $84.8 | +60% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.68 | $7.96 | +40% |
| Cappuccino | $2.91 | $3.11 | +7% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.21 | $1.89 | +56% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $4.53 | +21% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $5.53 | +41% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.09 | $1.43 | +31% |
| Telecom | +17% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.6 | $45.1 | +30% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $41.1 | $47.3 | +15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.22 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.09 | $11.3 | +24% |
| Utilities & household | +35% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $86.5 | $130 | +50% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.16 | +33% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.46 | $3.13 | +27% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.78 | $1.03 | +32% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.7 | $15.9 | +36% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.6 | $60.9 | +54% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.74 | $9.46 | +22% |
| Men's haircut | $15.7 | $22.9 | +46% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $16.6 | +26% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,257 | $1,561 | +24% |
3,165 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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