Sejong vs Seoul Cost of Living
Sejong (South Korea) · Overall index 40.0 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 33% more expensive than Sejong.
- Rent in Seoul is 75% more expensive than in Sejong.
- Transport in Seoul is 37% more expensive than in Sejong.
| Item | Sejong | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +75% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $775 | $1,128 | +46% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $541 | $885 | +64% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,291 | $2,631 | +104% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $806 | $1,576 | +96% |
| Groceries | +26% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.75 | $0.97 | +29% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.22 | $3.03 | +36% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.06 | $3.33 | +9% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.92 | $3.32 | +14% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.62 | $9.47 | +10% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.52 | $8.39 | +29% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.4 | $14.8 | +42% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.26 | $4.15 | +27% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.09 | $1.53 | +40% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.59 | $3.36 | +30% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.93 | $3.73 | +27% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.22 | +38% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.54 | $1.86 | +21% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.56 | $1.71 | +10% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.29 | $1.67 | +29% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.9 | $11.7 | +31% |
| Transport | +37% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.17 | $1.68 | +44% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $55.7 | $68.9 | +24% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.82 | $2.76 | +52% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.34 | +43% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.46 | $0.53 | +15% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,916 | $18,844 | +46% |
| Dining out | +35% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.3 | $14.8 | +44% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $56.3 | $84.8 | +51% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.41 | $7.96 | +24% |
| Cappuccino | $2.55 | $3.11 | +22% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $1.89 | +44% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.96 | $4.53 | +14% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.78 | $5.53 | +46% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.02 | $1.43 | +40% |
| Telecom | +14% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38.9 | $45.1 | +16% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $43.7 | $47.3 | +8% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.22 | +16% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.63 | $11.3 | +17% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $98.4 | $130 | +32% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.16 | +45% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.68 | $3.13 | +17% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.9 | $1.03 | +14% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.7 | $15.9 | +36% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $45.6 | $60.9 | +34% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.82 | $9.46 | +21% |
| Men's haircut | $19.4 | $22.9 | +18% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.7 | $16.6 | +21% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,271 | $1,561 | +23% |
3,062 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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