Pohang vs Singapore Cost of Living
Pohang (South Korea) · Overall index 37.1 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 111% more expensive than Pohang.
- Rent in Singapore is 406% more expensive than in Pohang.
- Dining out in Singapore is 91% more expensive than in Pohang.
| Item | Pohang | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +406% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $598 | $2,802 | +369% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $391 | $1,887 | +383% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,007 | $6,049 | +501% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $718 | $3,490 | +386% |
| Groceries | +75% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.66 | $1.1 | +67% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.05 | $3.89 | +90% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.33 | +59% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $3.94 | +43% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.9 | $12.9 | +63% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.79 | $12.2 | +80% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.98 | $19.3 | +115% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.03 | $4.93 | +63% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.96 | +90% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.18 | $4.02 | +84% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.98 | $5.53 | +86% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.84 | +87% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.37 | $2.66 | +94% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.36 | $2.3 | +69% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.36 | $2.14 | +57% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.7 | $14.8 | +70% |
| Transport | +86% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.11 | $2.23 | +101% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58 | $99.1 | +71% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $3.23 | +71% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.75 | +86% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.42 | $0.78 | +86% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,355 | $24,838 | +101% |
| Dining out | +91% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10 | $21.6 | +116% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.1 | $105 | +75% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.56 | $9.73 | +75% |
| Cappuccino | $2.44 | $4.28 | +75% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.32 | $2.2 | +67% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $6.69 | +113% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.86 | $7.94 | +106% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.89 | $1.82 | +104% |
| Telecom | +44% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40.3 | $53.2 | +32% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.5 | $55.4 | +40% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.32 | +68% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.14 | $12.9 | +41% |
| Utilities & household | +72% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81 | $158 | +95% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.64 | $4.04 | +53% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.68 | $1.24 | +82% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.2 | $19.2 | +71% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.5 | $80.6 | +85% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.02 | $14.4 | +80% |
| Men's haircut | $18.4 | $28.1 | +53% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $24.6 | +84% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,858 | +53% |
2,880 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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