Cost of living in Jeju Island is 9% higher than in Suwon (without rent).
Rent in Jeju Island is 37% more expensive than in Suwon.
Cost of living including rent in Jeju Island is 20% higher than in Suwon.
Food in Jeju Island is 18% more expensive than in Suwon.
Transport in Jeju Island is 20% cheaper than in Suwon.
| Jeju Island | Suwon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jeju Island | Suwon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.67 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.7 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.15 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.91 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.22 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.9 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.83 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 8.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 35.5 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.89 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.6 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.29 $ | 3.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.02 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.6 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.63 $ | 8.42 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.7 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.53 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.02 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 4.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
226 $ | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.7 $ | 17 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 349 $ | 272 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,043 $ | 642 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 438 $ | 411 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 875 $ | 809 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,369 $ | 13,362 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,882 $ | 7,225 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,907 $ | 2,748 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.93 % | 3.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.9 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Haircut | 7.71 $ | 5.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.5 $ | 84.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.5 $ | 46.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 370 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,282 $ | 22,854 $ |