Jeonju vs Tokyo Cost of Living

Jeonju (South Korea) · Overall index 36.5Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8

Summary

  • Overall, Tokyo is 47% more expensive than Jeonju.
  • Rent in Tokyo is 148% more expensive than in Jeonju.
  • Dining out in Tokyo is 40% more expensive than in Jeonju.
ItemJeonjuTokyoDiff
Rent+148%
1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$535$1,307+144%
1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$339$782+131%
3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$1,020$2,737+168%
3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$625$1,558+149%
Groceries+37%
Milk (1L)$0.76$0.87+14%
White bread (500g)$1.86$2.62+41%
Rice (1kg)$2.54$3.43+35%
Eggs (12)$2.39$3.26+36%
Local cheese (1kg)$6.72$9.15+36%
Chicken fillets (1kg)$6.24$9.77+57%
Beef round (1kg)$10.4$14.2+37%
Apples (1kg)$3.05$3.74+23%
Bananas (1kg)$1.01$1.62+60%
Oranges (1kg)$2.37$3+27%
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.73$4.44+63%
Potatoes (1kg)$1.63$2.3+41%
Onions (1kg)$1.52$2.06+36%
Lettuce (1 head)$1.54$1.69+10%
Water (1.5L bottle)$1.41$1.8+28%
Bottle of wine (mid-range)$7.26$11.4+57%
Transport+38%
Public transport, one-way ticket$1.26$1.65+31%
Public transport, monthly pass$53.1$75.4+42%
Taxi, base fare$1.71$2.32+36%
Taxi, per km$0.8$1.23+54%
Gasoline (1L)$0.45$0.58+29%
New compact car (e.g., VW Golf)$13,023$18,186+40%
Dining out+40%
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$11.2$13.8+23%
Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses)$60.6$70.3+16%
Fast food combo meal$4.94$7.88+60%
Cappuccino$2.65$3.87+46%
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant)$1.15$1.65+43%
Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant)$3.54$4.95+40%
Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant)$3.97$5.82+47%
Water (0.33L, restaurant)$0.91$1.35+48%
Telecom+26%
Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly)$39$41.5+6%
Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly)$36$52.1+45%
Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min)$0.21$0.26+24%
Video streaming subscription (monthly)$9.55$12.7+33%
Utilities & household+39%
Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly)$80.7$126+56%
Electricity (1 kWh)$0.12$0.15+25%
Tap water (1m³)$2.57$3.07+19%
Natural gas (1m³)$0.69$1.05+52%
Waste collection (monthly)$11.3$16.3+44%
Fitness club (monthly)$41.4$62.2+50%
Cinema ticket (1 seat)$7.23$9.79+35%
Men's haircut$14.9$23.3+56%
Domestic cleaning (1 hour)$14.7$18.8+28%
Private kindergarten (monthly)$1,100$1,434+30%

3,113 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15

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