Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Osaka (Japan)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 40% more expensive than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Seoul | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,831 (¥1,037) | ¥1,014 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,898 (¥833) | ¥709 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,876 (¥726) | ¥424 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,887 (¥305) | ¥189 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,431 (¥679) | ¥300 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,120 (¥857) | ¥652 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,646 (¥807) | ¥1,271 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,442 (¥891) | ¥594 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,872 (¥514) | ¥461 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,927 (¥309) | ¥243 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,934 (¥2,314) | ¥1,908 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,389 (¥358) | ¥204 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,160 (¥439) | ¥190 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 53% more expensive than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Seoul | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (¥393,358) | ¥192,322 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,298,100 (¥242,483) | ¥129,328 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (¥28,829) | ¥14,974 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,185,010 (¥125,036) | ¥98,492 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩787,452 (¥83,088) | ¥54,938 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (¥12,099) | ¥8,443 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩31,294 (¥3,302) | ¥3,824 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩378,438 (¥39,931) | ¥62,051 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (¥10,571) | ¥12,089 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (¥1,255) | ¥984 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (¥1,505) | ¥1,908 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 25% more expensive than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Seoul | Osaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,338 (¥8,371) | ¥8,052 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,578 (¥6,181) | ¥4,128 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,660 (¥9,460) | ¥9,520 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (¥15,242) | ¥15,221 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 26% cheaper than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Seoul | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,899,500 (¥4,421,012) | ¥2,543,340 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,882 (¥199) | ¥147 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,561 (¥5,968) | ¥11,310 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩13,948 (¥1,472) | ¥3,225 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Seoul | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (¥607) | ¥1,502 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (¥669) | ¥1,908 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩46,951 (¥4,954) | ¥4,261 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (¥1,662) | ¥608 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (¥1,133) | ¥638 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (¥876) | ¥624 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (¥326) | ¥272 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (¥433) | ¥219 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,393 (¥1,941) | ¥3,781 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Seoul | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,591 (¥3,228) | ¥4,064 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,080 (¥2,963) | ¥3,584 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,044 (¥17,415) | ¥9,581 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,068 (¥7,182) | ¥9,049 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (¥1,395) | ¥828 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (¥570) | ¥534 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (¥487) | ¥504 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩588,407 (¥62,086) | ¥61,038 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (¥22) | ¥57 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,194 (¥7,618) | ¥8,646 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (¥475) | ¥466 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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