Cost of living in Kumamoto, Japan vs Seoul, South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kumamoto (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥716 (₩7,351) | ₩9,243 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥594 (₩6,098) | ₩6,560 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥563 (₩5,772) | ₩5,477 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (₩2,048) | ₩2,331 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥234 (₩2,400) | ₩4,174 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥642 (₩6,587) | ₩6,265 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,864 (₩19,127) | ₩12,999 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥880 (₩9,034) | ₩6,773 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥365 (₩3,744) | ₩4,083 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥272 (₩2,795) | ₩2,397 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,066 (₩21,202) | ₩26,814 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥197 (₩2,021) | ₩2,646 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥316 (₩3,247) | ₩3,410 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kumamoto (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥136,944 (₩1,405,256) | ₩2,028,480 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥55,036 (₩564,750) | ₩1,375,620 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,972 (₩163,892) | ₩298,484 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥81,927 (₩840,693) | ₩1,285,910 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₩755,496 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (₩51,308) | ₩109,270 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,982 (₩61,380) | ₩30,092 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥71,056 (₩729,140) | ₩362,068 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,964 (₩153,558) | ₩104,479 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥475 (₩4,872) | ₩9,942 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 (₩25,654) | ₩12,811 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kumamoto (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,914 (₩40,167) | ₩72,873 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,618 (₩47,390) | ₩55,608 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,502 (₩76,979) | ₩105,719 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,106 (₩72,914) | ₩168,969 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kumamoto (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₩29,775,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥122 (₩1,248) | ₩1,456 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,891 (₩91,234) | ₩80,999 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,443 (₩14,804) | ₩14,701 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kumamoto (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (₩10,262) | ₩6,804 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (₩10,262) | ₩6,501 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (₩20,523) | ₩28,310 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥200 (₩2,052) | ₩16,300 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥375 (₩3,848) | ₩8,888 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥550 (₩5,648) | ₩8,606 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥166 (₩1,701) | ₩2,941 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥180 (₩1,847) | ₩2,602 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,005 (₩20,571) | ₩16,329 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kumamoto (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,051 (₩41,566) | ₩31,888 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,330 (₩34,174) | ₩21,367 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (₩41,046) | ₩177,731 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,018 (₩61,758) | ₩63,605 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥744 (₩7,635) | ₩11,421 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥748 (₩7,678) | ₩4,689 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥584 (₩5,996) | ₩5,102 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥60,000 (₩615,692) | ₩595,350 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩157 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,737 (₩89,652) | ₩65,757 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥288 (₩2,960) | ₩4,637 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 264 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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