Pohang vs Seoul Cost of Living
Pohang (South Korea) · Overall index 37.1 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 44% more expensive than Pohang.
- Rent in Seoul is 122% more expensive than in Pohang.
- Dining out in Seoul is 43% more expensive than in Pohang.
| Item | Pohang | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +122% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $598 | $1,128 | +89% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $391 | $885 | +126% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,007 | $2,631 | +161% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $718 | $1,576 | +119% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.66 | $0.97 | +47% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.05 | $3.03 | +48% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.33 | +22% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $3.32 | +20% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.9 | $9.47 | +20% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.79 | $8.39 | +24% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.98 | $14.8 | +65% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.03 | $4.15 | +37% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.53 | +49% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.18 | $3.36 | +54% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.98 | $3.73 | +25% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.22 | +46% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.86 | +36% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.36 | $1.71 | +26% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.36 | $1.67 | +23% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.7 | $11.7 | +34% |
| Transport | +40% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.11 | $1.68 | +51% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58 | $68.9 | +19% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $2.76 | +46% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.34 | +43% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.42 | $0.53 | +26% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,355 | $18,844 | +53% |
| Dining out | +43% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10 | $14.8 | +48% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.1 | $84.8 | +41% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.56 | $7.96 | +43% |
| Cappuccino | $2.44 | $3.11 | +27% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.32 | $1.89 | +43% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $4.53 | +44% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.86 | $5.53 | +43% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.89 | $1.43 | +61% |
| Telecom | +18% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40.3 | $45.1 | +12% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.5 | $47.3 | +20% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.22 | +16% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.14 | $11.3 | +24% |
| Utilities & household | +32% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81 | $130 | +60% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.16 | +23% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.64 | $3.13 | +19% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.68 | $1.03 | +51% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.2 | $15.9 | +42% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.5 | $60.9 | +40% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.02 | $9.46 | +18% |
| Men's haircut | $18.4 | $22.9 | +24% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $16.6 | +24% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,561 | +28% |
2,965 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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