Hangzhou vs Seoul Cost of Living
Hangzhou (China) · Overall index 37.0 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 44% more expensive than Hangzhou.
- Rent in Seoul is 58% more expensive than in Hangzhou.
- Dining out in Seoul is 58% more expensive than in Hangzhou.
| Item | Hangzhou | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +58% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $833 | $1,128 | +35% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $514 | $885 | +72% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,637 | $2,631 | +61% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $959 | $1,576 | +64% |
| Groceries | +44% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.64 | $0.97 | +52% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.1 | $3.03 | +44% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.28 | $3.33 | +46% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.32 | +24% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.46 | $9.47 | +47% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.85 | $8.39 | +43% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $14.8 | +44% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.15 | +42% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1 | $1.53 | +53% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.19 | $3.36 | +53% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.78 | $3.73 | +34% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.57 | $2.22 | +41% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.4 | $1.86 | +33% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.2 | $1.71 | +43% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 | $1.67 | +46% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.21 | $11.7 | +62% |
| Transport | +45% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.12 | $1.68 | +50% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $56.5 | $68.9 | +22% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $2.76 | +46% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $1.34 | +65% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.53 | +33% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,060 | $18,844 | +56% |
| Dining out | +58% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.3 | $14.8 | +44% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $46.3 | $84.8 | +83% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.48 | $7.96 | +45% |
| Cappuccino | $2.18 | $3.11 | +43% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $1.89 | +67% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.03 | $4.53 | +50% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.37 | $5.53 | +64% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.43 | +70% |
| Telecom | +19% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.2 | $45.1 | +21% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.4 | $47.3 | +17% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.22 | +10% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.89 | $11.3 | +27% |
| Utilities & household | +42% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $92.2 | $130 | +41% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.16 | +33% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.13 | $3.13 | +47% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | $1.03 | +26% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11 | $15.9 | +45% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.8 | $60.9 | +57% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.05 | $9.46 | +34% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $22.9 | +47% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.7 | $16.6 | +42% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,062 | $1,561 | +47% |
3,095 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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