Jeonju vs Seoul Cost of Living
Jeonju (South Korea) · Overall index 36.5 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 46% more expensive than Jeonju.
- Rent in Seoul is 146% more expensive than in Jeonju.
- Transport in Seoul is 42% more expensive than in Jeonju.
| Item | Jeonju | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +146% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $535 | $1,128 | +111% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $339 | $885 | +161% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,020 | $2,631 | +158% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $625 | $1,576 | +152% |
| Groceries | +36% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $0.97 | +28% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.86 | $3.03 | +63% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.54 | $3.33 | +31% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.39 | $3.32 | +39% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.72 | $9.47 | +41% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.24 | $8.39 | +34% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.4 | $14.8 | +42% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.05 | $4.15 | +36% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.01 | $1.53 | +51% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.37 | $3.36 | +42% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $3.73 | +37% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.22 | +36% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.52 | $1.86 | +22% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.54 | $1.71 | +11% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.41 | $1.67 | +18% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.26 | $11.7 | +61% |
| Transport | +42% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.26 | $1.68 | +33% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $53.1 | $68.9 | +30% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.71 | $2.76 | +61% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.8 | $1.34 | +68% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.53 | +18% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,023 | $18,844 | +45% |
| Dining out | +41% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.2 | $14.8 | +32% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.6 | $84.8 | +40% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.94 | $7.96 | +61% |
| Cappuccino | $2.65 | $3.11 | +17% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.15 | $1.89 | +64% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.54 | $4.53 | +28% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.97 | $5.53 | +39% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.91 | $1.43 | +57% |
| Telecom | +17% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39 | $45.1 | +16% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $36 | $47.3 | +31% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.22 | +5% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.55 | $11.3 | +18% |
| Utilities & household | +38% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $80.7 | $130 | +61% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.16 | +33% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.57 | $3.13 | +22% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.69 | $1.03 | +49% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $15.9 | +41% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $41.4 | $60.9 | +47% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.23 | $9.46 | +31% |
| Men's haircut | $14.9 | $22.9 | +54% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.7 | $16.6 | +13% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,100 | $1,561 | +42% |
3,159 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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