Cost of Living Comparison Between Seoul and Daejeon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Daejeon is 22.1% lower than in Seoul (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Daejeon is 28.8% lower than in Seoul | |
| Rent Prices in Daejeon are 53.4% lower than in Seoul | |
| Restaurant Prices in Daejeon are 19.0% lower than in Seoul | |
| Groceries Prices in Daejeon are 17.6% lower than in Seoul | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Daejeon is 1.6% higher than in Seoul | |
Restaurants | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12,000.00 ₩ | 9,750.00 ₩ | -18.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75,000.00 ₩ | 50,000.00 ₩ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8,000.00 ₩ | 7,400.00 ₩ | -7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5,000.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8,000.00 ₩ | 7,000.00 ₩ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5,289.47 ₩ | 5,000.00 ₩ | -5.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2,362.30 ₩ | 2,075.00 ₩ | -12.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,125.59 ₩ | 1,160.00 ₩ | +3.1 % |
Markets | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11,252.92 ₩ | 10,826.28 ₩ | -3.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4,212.20 ₩ | 3,288.55 ₩ | -21.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2,007.77 ₩ | 1,632.93 ₩ | -18.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4,458.60 ₩ | 3,544.00 ₩ | -20.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8,639.09 ₩ | 6,463.70 ₩ | -25.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6,695.46 ₩ | 4,876.12 ₩ | -27.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 21,214.22 ₩ | 12,549.40 ₩ | -40.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,922.24 ₩ | 5,216.32 ₩ | +6.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2,181.13 ₩ | 1,968.59 ₩ | -9.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3,328.49 ₩ | 3,477.55 ₩ | +4.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3,909.74 ₩ | 3,247.73 ₩ | -16.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2,474.85 ₩ | 3,175.15 ₩ | +28.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,793.82 ₩ | 1,678.29 ₩ | -6.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3,492.27 ₩ | 2,666.67 ₩ | -23.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,742.00 ₩ | 1,566.67 ₩ | -10.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 29,000.00 ₩ | 20,000.00 ₩ | -31.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3,423.27 ₩ | 2,340.00 ₩ | -31.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4,525.98 ₩ | 4,625.00 ₩ | +2.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4,500.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,500.00 ₩ | 1,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 64,000.00 ₩ | 15,000.00 ₩ | -76.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,800.00 ₩ | 3,800.00 ₩ | -20.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1,609.34 ₩ | 1,931.21 ₩ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12,000.00 ₩ | 22,500.00 ₩ | +87.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,260.10 ₩ | 6,144.16 ₩ | -1.9 % |
| 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) | 33,398,333.33 ₩ | 15,000,000.00 ₩ | -55.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 222,928.05 ₩ | 230,000.00 ₩ | +3.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 47,663.99 ₩ | 59,400.00 ₩ | +24.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30,420.83 ₩ | 31,250.00 ₩ | +2.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77,357.22 ₩ | 41,000.00 ₩ | -47.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31,863.64 ₩ | 30,000.00 ₩ | -5.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15,000.00 ₩ | 15,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 584,493.32 ₩ | 386,666.67 ₩ | -33.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 31,600,000.00 ₩ | 47,500,000.00 ₩ | +50.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 71,038.01 ₩ | 86,000.00 ₩ | +21.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 56,841.67 ₩ | 55,000.00 ₩ | -3.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 105,832.29 ₩ | 126,000.00 ₩ | +19.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 130,763.16 ₩ | 142,500.00 ₩ | +9.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,192,125.36 ₩ | 500,000.00 ₩ | -58.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 722,318.20 ₩ | 426,666.67 ₩ | -40.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,956,689.98 ₩ | 1,266,666.67 ₩ | -57.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,620,208.33 ₩ | 833,333.33 ₩ | -48.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,264,802.48 ₩ | 696,767.00 ₩ | -69.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,318,787.85 ₩ | 557,413.60 ₩ | -57.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Seoul Edit |
Daejeon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,285,065.68 ₩ | 3,100,000.00 ₩ | -27.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.16 | 3.77 | -9.6 % |
| Last update: | 22 May 2025 | 14 May 2025 | |
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