Ulsan vs Seoul Cost of Living
Ulsan (South Korea) · Overall index 41.3 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 29% more expensive than Ulsan.
- Rent in Seoul is 70% more expensive than in Ulsan.
- Dining out in Seoul is 35% more expensive than in Ulsan.
| Item | Ulsan | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +70% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $771 | $1,128 | +46% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $507 | $885 | +75% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,371 | $2,631 | +92% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $957 | $1,576 | +65% |
| Groceries | +22% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.83 | $0.97 | +17% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | $3.03 | +38% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.03 | $3.33 | +10% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.78 | $3.32 | +19% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.55 | $9.47 | +11% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.89 | $8.39 | +22% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.9 | $14.8 | +24% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.15 | +34% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.12 | $1.53 | +37% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.84 | $3.36 | +18% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.12 | $3.73 | +20% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.82 | $2.22 | +22% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.71 | $1.86 | +9% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.47 | $1.71 | +16% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.3 | $1.67 | +28% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.28 | $11.7 | +26% |
| Transport | +30% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.39 | $1.68 | +21% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $62.1 | $68.9 | +11% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.93 | $2.76 | +43% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.84 | $1.34 | +60% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.52 | $0.53 | +2% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,953 | $18,844 | +58% |
| Dining out | +35% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.4 | $14.8 | +30% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $56.4 | $84.8 | +50% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.35 | $7.96 | +49% |
| Cappuccino | $2.55 | $3.11 | +22% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $1.89 | +49% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.54 | $4.53 | +28% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.45 | $5.53 | +24% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.09 | $1.43 | +31% |
| Telecom | +11% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.8 | $45.1 | +8% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $43.1 | $47.3 | +10% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.22 | -4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.63 | $11.3 | +31% |
| Utilities & household | +21% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $106 | $130 | +23% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.16 | +14% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.69 | $3.13 | +16% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.87 | $1.03 | +18% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.5 | $15.9 | +18% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $47 | $60.9 | +30% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.27 | $9.46 | +14% |
| Men's haircut | $18.8 | $22.9 | +22% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.6 | $16.6 | +22% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,194 | $1,561 | +31% |
3,048 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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