Cost of living in Gwangju is 23% lower than in Seoul (without rent).
Rent in Gwangju is 33% cheaper than in Seoul.
Cost of living including rent in Gwangju is 28% lower than in Seoul.
Food in Gwangju is 14% cheaper than in Seoul.
Transport in Gwangju is 63% cheaper than in Seoul.
| Gwangju | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gwangju | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.73 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.3 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.82 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.17 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.59 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.53 $ | 1.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.28 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.99 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.9 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.97 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.41 $ | 3.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.8 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.39 $ | 9.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.6 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.44 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.97 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.07 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 3.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.4 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 184 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.8 $ | 23.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 460 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 755 $ | 1,348 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 445 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 920 $ | 2,513 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,521 $ | 21,201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,675 $ | 11,781 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,315 $ | 2,981 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.9 % | 5.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.8 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 7.76 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.1 $ | 91 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.7 $ | 62.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 327 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,026 $ | 21,834 $ |