Gwangju vs Singapore Cost of Living
Gwangju (South Korea) · Overall index 38.8 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 102% more expensive than Gwangju.
- Rent in Singapore is 356% more expensive than in Gwangju.
- Dining out in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in Gwangju.
| Item | Gwangju | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +356% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $647 | $2,802 | +333% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $397 | $1,887 | +375% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,207 | $6,049 | +401% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $837 | $3,490 | +317% |
| Groceries | +66% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.72 | $1.1 | +53% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.16 | $3.89 | +80% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.48 | $4.33 | +75% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.94 | $3.94 | +34% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.49 | $12.9 | +72% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.23 | $12.2 | +69% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.77 | $19.3 | +98% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.93 | +59% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.96 | +70% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.34 | $4.02 | +72% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.3 | $5.53 | +68% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.51 | $2.84 | +88% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.69 | $2.66 | +57% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.57 | $2.3 | +46% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.32 | $2.14 | +62% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.47 | $14.8 | +75% |
| Transport | +78% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.32 | $2.23 | +69% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $59 | $99.1 | +68% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.83 | $3.23 | +77% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.88 | $1.75 | +99% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.78 | +73% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,796 | $24,838 | +80% |
| Dining out | +78% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.6 | $21.6 | +86% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $53 | $105 | +98% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.68 | $9.73 | +71% |
| Cappuccino | $2.91 | $4.28 | +47% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.21 | $2.2 | +82% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $6.69 | +79% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $7.94 | +103% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.09 | $1.82 | +67% |
| Telecom | +44% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.6 | $53.2 | +54% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $41.1 | $55.4 | +35% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.32 | +45% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.09 | $12.9 | +42% |
| Utilities & household | +75% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $86.5 | $158 | +83% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.46 | $4.04 | +64% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.78 | $1.24 | +59% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.7 | $19.2 | +64% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.6 | $80.6 | +104% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.74 | $14.4 | +86% |
| Men's haircut | $15.7 | $28.1 | +79% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $24.6 | +86% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,257 | $1,858 | +48% |
3,080 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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