Jakarta vs Seoul Cost of Living
Jakarta (Indonesia) · Overall index 30.6 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 74% more expensive than Jakarta.
- Rent in Seoul is 97% more expensive than in Jakarta.
- Dining out in Seoul is 94% more expensive than in Jakarta.
| Item | Jakarta | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +97% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $563 | $1,128 | +100% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $462 | $885 | +92% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,273 | $2,631 | +107% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $825 | $1,576 | +91% |
| Groceries | +66% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | $0.97 | +64% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.68 | $3.03 | +80% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.26 | $3.33 | +47% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.21 | $3.32 | +50% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.5 | $9.47 | +72% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.92 | $8.39 | +42% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.31 | $14.8 | +102% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.5 | $4.15 | +66% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.79 | $1.53 | +94% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.15 | $3.36 | +56% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.11 | $3.73 | +77% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.14 | $2.22 | +95% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.19 | $1.86 | +56% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.03 | $1.71 | +66% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.12 | $1.67 | +49% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.99 | $11.7 | +67% |
| Transport | +89% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.9 | $1.68 | +87% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $38.6 | $68.9 | +78% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.45 | $2.76 | +90% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.58 | $1.34 | +131% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.34 | $0.53 | +56% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,472 | $18,844 | +99% |
| Dining out | +94% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.79 | $14.8 | +90% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $37.5 | $84.8 | +126% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.04 | $7.96 | +97% |
| Cappuccino | $1.88 | $3.11 | +65% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.89 | +125% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.44 | $4.53 | +86% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3 | $5.53 | +84% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.74 | $1.43 | +93% |
| Telecom | +48% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $28.5 | $45.1 | +58% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $35.2 | $47.3 | +34% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.22 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.97 | $11.3 | +62% |
| Utilities & household | +64% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $71.6 | $130 | +82% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.16 | +60% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.92 | $3.13 | +63% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.58 | $1.03 | +78% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.3 | $15.9 | +54% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $36.5 | $60.9 | +67% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.59 | $9.46 | +44% |
| Men's haircut | $14.2 | $22.9 | +61% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.5 | $16.6 | +58% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $880 | $1,561 | +77% |
3,211 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
Keep your standard of living
Estimates for reference only — not official statistics.
Compare other cities
vs