Jeju vs Singapore Cost of Living
Jeju (South Korea) · Overall index 39.3 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 99% more expensive than Jeju.
- Rent in Singapore is 359% more expensive than in Jeju.
- Dining out in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Jeju.
| Item | Jeju | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +359% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $686 | $2,802 | +308% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $428 | $1,887 | +341% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,073 | $6,049 | +464% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $795 | $3,490 | +339% |
| Groceries | +64% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.73 | $1.1 | +51% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.18 | $3.89 | +78% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.69 | $4.33 | +61% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.55 | $3.94 | +55% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.16 | $12.9 | +58% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.86 | $12.2 | +78% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11 | $19.3 | +75% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.93 | +59% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.04 | $1.96 | +88% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.69 | $4.02 | +49% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.94 | $5.53 | +88% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.76 | $2.84 | +61% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.49 | $2.66 | +79% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.54 | $2.3 | +49% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.43 | $2.14 | +50% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.21 | $14.8 | +61% |
| Transport | +78% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.18 | $2.23 | +89% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.3 | $99.1 | +83% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $3.23 | +71% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.75 | +97% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.49 | $0.78 | +59% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,197 | $24,838 | +75% |
| Dining out | +79% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.91 | $21.6 | +118% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $52.6 | $105 | +100% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.4 | $9.73 | +52% |
| Cappuccino | $2.89 | $4.28 | +48% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.26 | $2.2 | +75% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.43 | $6.69 | +95% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.15 | $7.94 | +91% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.07 | $1.82 | +70% |
| Telecom | +34% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38.4 | $53.2 | +39% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $44.6 | $55.4 | +24% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.32 | +45% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.87 | $12.9 | +31% |
| Utilities & household | +73% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96.5 | $158 | +64% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.22 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.63 | $4.04 | +54% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.75 | $1.24 | +65% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.4 | $19.2 | +68% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.8 | $80.6 | +103% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.15 | $14.4 | +77% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $28.1 | +80% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.5 | $24.6 | +82% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,271 | $1,858 | +46% |
2,987 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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