Pohang vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Pohang (South Korea) · Overall index 37.1 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 45% more expensive than Pohang.
- Rent in Tokyo is 125% more expensive than in Pohang.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 42% more expensive than in Pohang.
| Item | Pohang | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +125% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $598 | $1,307 | +119% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $391 | $782 | +100% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,007 | $2,737 | +172% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $718 | $1,558 | +117% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.66 | $0.87 | +32% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.05 | $2.62 | +28% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.43 | +26% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $3.26 | +18% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.9 | $9.15 | +16% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.79 | $9.77 | +44% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.98 | $14.2 | +58% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.03 | $3.74 | +23% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.62 | +57% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.18 | $3 | +38% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.98 | $4.44 | +49% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.3 | +51% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.37 | $2.06 | +50% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.36 | $1.69 | +24% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.36 | $1.8 | +32% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.7 | $11.4 | +31% |
| Transport | +36% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.11 | $1.65 | +49% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58 | $75.4 | +30% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $2.32 | +23% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.23 | +31% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.42 | $0.58 | +38% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,355 | $18,186 | +47% |
| Dining out | +42% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10 | $13.8 | +38% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.1 | $70.3 | +17% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.56 | $7.88 | +42% |
| Cappuccino | $2.44 | $3.87 | +59% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.32 | $1.65 | +25% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $4.95 | +58% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.86 | $5.82 | +51% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.89 | $1.35 | +52% |
| Telecom | +27% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40.3 | $41.5 | +3% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.5 | $52.1 | +32% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.14 | $12.7 | +39% |
| Utilities & household | +33% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81 | $126 | +56% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.15 | +15% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.64 | $3.07 | +16% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.68 | $1.05 | +54% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.2 | $16.3 | +46% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.5 | $62.2 | +43% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.02 | $9.79 | +22% |
| Men's haircut | $18.4 | $23.3 | +27% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $18.8 | +40% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,434 | +18% |
2,919 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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