Jeju vs Seoul Cost of Living
Jeju (South Korea) · Overall index 39.3 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 36% more expensive than Jeju.
- Rent in Seoul is 102% more expensive than in Jeju.
- Dining out in Seoul is 35% more expensive than in Jeju.
| Item | Jeju | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +102% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $686 | $1,128 | +64% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $428 | $885 | +107% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,073 | $2,631 | +145% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $795 | $1,576 | +98% |
| Groceries | +27% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.73 | $0.97 | +33% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.18 | $3.03 | +39% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.69 | $3.33 | +24% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.55 | $3.32 | +30% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.16 | $9.47 | +16% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.86 | $8.39 | +22% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11 | $14.8 | +35% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.15 | +34% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.04 | $1.53 | +47% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.69 | $3.36 | +25% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.94 | $3.73 | +27% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.76 | $2.22 | +26% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.49 | $1.86 | +25% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.54 | $1.71 | +11% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.43 | $1.67 | +17% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.21 | $11.7 | +27% |
| Transport | +34% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.18 | $1.68 | +42% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.3 | $68.9 | +27% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $2.76 | +46% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.34 | +51% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.49 | $0.53 | +8% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,197 | $18,844 | +33% |
| Dining out | +35% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.91 | $14.8 | +49% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $52.6 | $84.8 | +61% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.4 | $7.96 | +24% |
| Cappuccino | $2.89 | $3.11 | +8% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.26 | $1.89 | +50% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.43 | $4.53 | +32% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.15 | $5.53 | +33% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.07 | $1.43 | +34% |
| Telecom | +10% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38.4 | $45.1 | +17% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $44.6 | $47.3 | +6% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.22 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.87 | $11.3 | +14% |
| Utilities & household | +33% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96.5 | $130 | +35% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.16 | +45% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.63 | $3.13 | +19% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.75 | $1.03 | +37% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.4 | $15.9 | +39% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.8 | $60.9 | +53% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.15 | $9.46 | +16% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $22.9 | +47% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.5 | $16.6 | +23% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,271 | $1,561 | +23% |
3,072 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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