Jeonju vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Jeonju (South Korea) · Overall index 36.5 — Tokyo (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.
| Item | Jeonju | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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