Suwon vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Suwon (South Korea) · Overall index 42.9 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 25% more expensive than Suwon.
- Rent in Tokyo is 53% more expensive than in Suwon.
- Transport in Tokyo is 24% more expensive than in Suwon.
| Item | Suwon | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +53% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $850 | $1,307 | +54% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $611 | $782 | +28% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,605 | $2,737 | +71% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $957 | $1,558 | +63% |
| Groceries | +22% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.8 | $0.87 | +9% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.57 | $2.62 | +2% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.75 | $3.43 | +25% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.55 | $3.26 | +28% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.83 | $9.15 | +4% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.19 | $9.77 | +36% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.6 | $14.2 | +22% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.4 | $3.74 | +10% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.62 | +41% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.42 | $3 | +24% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.17 | $4.44 | +40% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.75 | $2.3 | +31% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.06 | +26% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.43 | $1.69 | +18% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.58 | $1.8 | +14% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.73 | $11.4 | +31% |
| Transport | +24% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.43 | $1.65 | +15% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67 | $75.4 | +13% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.97 | $2.32 | +18% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.87 | $1.23 | +41% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.58 | +35% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,575 | $18,186 | +25% |
| Dining out | +19% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.1 | $13.8 | +5% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $59.1 | $70.3 | +19% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.45 | $7.88 | +22% |
| Cappuccino | $2.96 | $3.87 | +31% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.41 | $1.65 | +17% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.28 | $4.95 | +16% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.77 | $5.82 | +22% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.35 | +22% |
| Telecom | +20% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.8 | $41.5 | +10% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $41.7 | $52.1 | +25% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.26 | +30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.8 | $12.7 | +18% |
| Utilities & household | +19% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $106 | $126 | +19% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.15 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.07 | $3.07 | 0% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.83 | $1.05 | +27% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $16.3 | +26% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $44.2 | $62.2 | +41% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.95 | $9.79 | +9% |
| Men's haircut | $20.3 | $23.3 | +15% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.5 | $18.8 | +14% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,157 | $1,434 | +24% |
3,120 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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