Sejong vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Sejong (South Korea) · Overall index 40.0 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 35% more expensive than Sejong.
- Rent in Tokyo is 77% more expensive than in Sejong.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 34% more expensive than in Sejong.
| Item | Sejong | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +77% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $775 | $1,307 | +69% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $541 | $782 | +45% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,291 | $2,737 | +112% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $806 | $1,558 | +93% |
| Groceries | +26% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.75 | $0.87 | +16% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.22 | $2.62 | +18% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.06 | $3.43 | +12% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.92 | $3.26 | +12% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.62 | $9.15 | +6% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.52 | $9.77 | +50% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.4 | $14.2 | +37% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.26 | $3.74 | +15% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.09 | $1.62 | +49% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.59 | $3 | +16% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.93 | $4.44 | +52% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.3 | +43% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.54 | $2.06 | +34% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.56 | $1.69 | +8% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.29 | $1.8 | +40% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.9 | $11.4 | +28% |
| Transport | +33% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.17 | $1.65 | +41% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $55.7 | $75.4 | +35% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.82 | $2.32 | +27% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.23 | +31% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.46 | $0.58 | +26% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,916 | $18,186 | +41% |
| Dining out | +34% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.3 | $13.8 | +34% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $56.3 | $70.3 | +25% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.41 | $7.88 | +23% |
| Cappuccino | $2.55 | $3.87 | +52% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $1.65 | +26% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.96 | $4.95 | +25% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.78 | $5.82 | +54% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.02 | $1.35 | +32% |
| Telecom | +23% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38.9 | $41.5 | +7% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $43.7 | $52.1 | +19% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.63 | $12.7 | +32% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $98.4 | $126 | +28% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.15 | +36% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.68 | $3.07 | +15% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.9 | $1.05 | +17% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.7 | $16.3 | +39% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $45.6 | $62.2 | +36% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.82 | $9.79 | +25% |
| Men's haircut | $19.4 | $23.3 | +20% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.7 | $18.8 | +37% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,271 | $1,434 | +13% |
3,016 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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