Cost of Living Comparison Between Incheon and Seoul 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Seoul are 27.5% higher than in Incheon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Seoul are 39.3% higher than in Incheon | |
| Rent Prices in Seoul are 84.9% higher than in Incheon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Seoul are 24.4% higher than in Incheon | |
| Groceries Prices in Seoul are 41.8% higher than in Incheon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Seoul is 4.8% lower than in Incheon | |
Restaurants | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9,000.00 ₩ | 11,000.00 ₩ | +22.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50,000.00 ₩ | 70,000.00 ₩ | +40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7,500.00 ₩ | 8,000.00 ₩ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4,000.00 ₩ | 5,000.00 ₩ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6,000.00 ₩ | 7,000.00 ₩ | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4,833.33 ₩ | 5,243.06 ₩ | +8.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1,875.00 ₩ | 2,112.78 ₩ | +12.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,016.67 ₩ | 1,109.16 ₩ | +9.1 % |
Markets | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11,129.56 ₩ | 11,129.56 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3,628.74 ₩ | 3,774.59 ₩ | +4.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1,691.90 ₩ | 2,108.33 ₩ | +24.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4,478.65 ₩ | 4,478.65 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7,316.03 ₩ | 7,316.03 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3,061.75 ₩ | 6,501.09 ₩ | +112.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9,071.86 ₩ | 23,449.70 ₩ | +158.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3,401.95 ₩ | 4,169.67 ₩ | +22.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1,814.37 ₩ | 2,157.66 ₩ | +18.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3,500.22 ₩ | 3,500.22 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2,721.56 ₩ | 3,703.44 ₩ | +36.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1,700.97 ₩ | 2,568.66 ₩ | +51.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,020.58 ₩ | 1,942.95 ₩ | +90.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2,250.00 ₩ | 3,361.20 ₩ | +49.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,333.33 ₩ | 1,526.74 ₩ | +14.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22,500.00 ₩ | 25,000.00 ₩ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2,666.67 ₩ | 3,525.20 ₩ | +32.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,500.00 ₩ | 3,876.93 ₩ | +55.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4,500.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,400.00 ₩ | 1,450.00 ₩ | +3.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 34,009.48 ₩ | 61,000.00 ₩ | +79.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,800.00 ₩ | 4,800.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1,231.95 ₩ | 1,609.34 ₩ | +30.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11,400.00 ₩ | 12,000.00 ₩ | +5.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,315.89 ₩ | 6,359.53 ₩ | +0.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,731,000.00 ₩ | 37,731,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,000,000.00 ₩ | 34,450,892.86 ₩ | +81.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 245,357.30 ₩ | 245,357.30 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 60,381.58 ₩ | 60,381.58 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30,666.67 ₩ | 32,361.65 ₩ | +5.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46,000.00 ₩ | 71,031.75 ₩ | +54.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 50,000.00 ₩ | 28,620.00 ₩ | -42.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15,000.00 ₩ | 15,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 300,000.00 ₩ | 517,833.33 ₩ | +72.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,654,545.45 ₩ | 27,654,545.45 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81,666.67 ₩ | 83,308.30 ₩ | +2.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50,000.00 ₩ | 60,656.82 ₩ | +21.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97,500.00 ₩ | 116,545.45 ₩ | +19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 140,000.00 ₩ | 172,647.06 ₩ | +23.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 525,000.00 ₩ | 1,167,261.47 ₩ | +122.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 375,000.00 ₩ | 704,545.45 ₩ | +87.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,933,333.33 ₩ | 3,658,440.06 ₩ | +89.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,216,666.67 ₩ | 1,958,192.24 ₩ | +60.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,055,706.52 ₩ | 2,395,334.46 ₩ | +126.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 836,120.40 ₩ | 1,372,751.55 ₩ | +64.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Incheon Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,950,000.00 ₩ | 3,911,241.37 ₩ | +32.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.55 | 5.11 | +43.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 21 | 212 |
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Cities near Incheon: | Cost of Living in Bucheon | 6.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ansan | 16.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Anyang | 17.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gunpo | 19.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seoul | 19.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gimpo | 20.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ilsan | 25.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suwon | 29.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suji-gu | 30.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seongnam | 32.30 miles |
Cities near Seoul: | Cost of Living in Bucheon | 14.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Anyang | 16.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seongnam | 17.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Uijeongbu | 17.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Incheon | 19.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ilsan | 19.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gimpo | 19.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gunpo | 19.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suji-gu | 20.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yangju-si | 20.74 miles |