Jeju, South Korea is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1157 for one person and $3313 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Jeju are 8% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Jeju is 14% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Jeju is, on average, 58% lower than in Columbus.
Jeju is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The higher costs in Jeju are primarily influenced by rent and utilities, which exceed typical expenses in other regions.
Yes, food prices are 33% higher than the European benchmark, contributing significantly to overall living costs.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 27% lower than the European benchmark, making it accessible for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.92 $ |
| Dinner | 53.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.29 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 41.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.66 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 45.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.02 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 31.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.64 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 165 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 255 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 19.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 368 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,164 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 457 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 885 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,766 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,252 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,911 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.90% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.07 $ |
| Haircut | 7.73 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 38 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 25,440 $ |