Cost of Living Comparison Between Seoul and Daejeon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Daejeon are 24.0% lower than in Seoul (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Daejeon are 34.1% lower than in Seoul | |
| Rent Prices in Daejeon are 61.1% lower than in Seoul | |
| Restaurant Prices in Daejeon are 29.4% lower than in Seoul | |
| Groceries Prices in Daejeon are 24.6% lower than in Seoul | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Daejeon is 17.4% higher than in Seoul | |
Restaurants | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11,000.00 ₩ | 8,500.00 ₩ | -22.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70,000.00 ₩ | 35,000.00 ₩ | -50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8,000.00 ₩ | 8,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5,000.00 ₩ | 3,750.00 ₩ | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7,000.00 ₩ | 6,500.00 ₩ | -7.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5,235.03 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | -14.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2,112.36 ₩ | 1,775.00 ₩ | -16.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,108.92 ₩ | 1,133.33 ₩ | +2.2 % |
Markets | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11,119.03 ₩ | 9,495.08 ₩ | -14.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3,779.90 ₩ | 3,061.75 ₩ | -19.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2,107.64 ₩ | 1,421.26 ₩ | -32.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4,478.07 ₩ | 4,120.00 ₩ | -8.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7,298.84 ₩ | 7,144.09 ₩ | -2.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6,335.15 ₩ | 4,082.34 ₩ | -35.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 23,449.70 ₩ | 10,886.23 ₩ | -53.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,152.23 ₩ | 4,263.77 ₩ | +2.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2,171.05 ₩ | 1,837.05 ₩ | -15.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3,535.12 ₩ | 3,477.55 ₩ | -1.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3,731.55 ₩ | 2,794.13 ₩ | -25.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2,591.20 ₩ | 2,419.16 ₩ | -6.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,942.72 ₩ | 1,572.46 ₩ | -19.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3,315.74 ₩ | 2,666.67 ₩ | -19.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,526.51 ₩ | 1,300.00 ₩ | -14.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25,000.00 ₩ | 15,000.00 ₩ | -40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3,524.62 ₩ | 2,216.67 ₩ | -37.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3,876.22 ₩ | 3,900.00 ₩ | +0.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4,500.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,450.00 ₩ | 1,250.00 ₩ | -13.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61,000.00 ₩ | 35,000.00 ₩ | -42.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,800.00 ₩ | 3,300.00 ₩ | -31.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1,609.34 ₩ | 1,609.34 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12,000.00 ₩ | 12,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,359.53 ₩ | 6,115.07 ₩ | -3.8 % |
| 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) | 34,450,892.86 ₩ | 21,480,482.50 ₩ | -37.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 245,357.30 ₩ | 156,833.33 ₩ | -36.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 60,381.58 ₩ | 61,750.00 ₩ | +2.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32,356.10 ₩ | 22,500.00 ₩ | -30.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71,031.75 ₩ | 42,600.00 ₩ | -40.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28,620.00 ₩ | 25,000.00 ₩ | -12.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15,000.00 ₩ | 13,000.00 ₩ | -13.3 % |
Childcare | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 517,833.33 ₩ | 386,666.67 ₩ | -25.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,654,545.45 ₩ | 47,500,000.00 ₩ | +71.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83,308.30 ₩ | 53,500.00 ₩ | -35.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60,656.82 ₩ | 51,333.33 ₩ | -15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116,545.45 ₩ | 91,333.33 ₩ | -21.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172,647.06 ₩ | 125,000.00 ₩ | -27.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,167,093.02 ₩ | 421,666.67 ₩ | -63.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 704,545.45 ₩ | 407,500.00 ₩ | -42.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,657,852.01 ₩ | 1,233,333.33 ₩ | -66.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,957,787.97 ₩ | 850,000.00 ₩ | -56.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,394,710.40 ₩ | 696,767.00 ₩ | -70.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,372,522.77 ₩ | 557,413.60 ₩ | -59.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,910,846.19 ₩ | 3,025,000.00 ₩ | -22.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.11 | 3.77 | -26.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 211 | 16 |
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