Cost of Living Comparison Between Yeosu and Jeju Cost of Living Comparison Between Yeosu and Jeju

😐 Solo nomad: Yeosu is 22.7% more expensive than Jeju without rent, and 6.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yeosu is 21.5% more expensive than Jeju without rent, and 8.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.97 ₩8,094
$6.69 ₩9,072
-10.76%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$36.69 ₩49.8K
$51 ₩69.2K
-28.02%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.95 ₩8,079
$4.18 ₩5,674
42.34%
Cappuccino
$3.96 ₩5,374
$5.35 ₩7,262
-25.98%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.29 ₩1,749
$2.31 ₩3,140
-44.16%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 ₩963
$1.84 ₩2,494
-61.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.69 ₩5,009
$3.97 ₩5,391
-7.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.43 ₩6,016
$5.82 ₩7,903
-23.88%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.09 ₩2,836
$2.16 ₩2,924
-3.24%
White Bread (500g)
$2.91 ₩3,945
$2.26 ₩3,066
28.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.97 ₩4,034
$2.26 ₩3,067
31.42%
Eggs
$2.99 ₩4,052
$2.55 ₩3,456
17.25%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.33 ₩14K
$10.58 ₩14.4K
-2.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8 ₩10.9K
$8.14 ₩11K
-1.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$27.07 ₩36.7K
$27.75 ₩37.7K
-2.45%
Apples (1kg)
$7.37 ₩10K
$7.95 ₩10.8K
-7.30%
Banana (1kg)
$3.21 ₩4,357
$3.14 ₩4,264
2.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$7.14 ₩9,683
$5.47 ₩7,423
30.53%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.22 ₩7,078
$5.14 ₩6,970
1.56%
Potato (1kg)
$3.65 ₩4,946
$3.01 ₩4,084
21.26%
Onion (1kg)
$3.02 ₩4,103
$1.82 ₩2,468
65.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.01 ₩2,732
$2.25 ₩3,057
-10.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.13 ₩1,530
$0.45 ₩614
151.11%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.24 ₩4,394
$3.26 ₩4,419
-0.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.19 ₩19.3K
$10.58 ₩14.4K
34.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.7 ₩2,306
$1.82 ₩2,464
-6.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.23 ₩3,026
$1.67 ₩2,265
33.53%
🚌 Getting Around
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.11 ₩1,509
$0.86 ₩1,163
29.07%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$39.72 ₩53.9K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.85 ₩3,869
$2.51 ₩3,409
13.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.7 ₩945
$0.58 ₩782
20.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.21 ₩13.9K
$9.01 ₩12.2K
13.32%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 ₩1,555
$1.28 ₩1,743
-10.16%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.8K ₩37.8M
$28.1K ₩38.2M
-1.04%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.6K ₩33.4M
$24.6K ₩33.3M
0.24%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$184 ₩249K
$161 ₩218K
14.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$49.79 ₩67.6K
$53.4 ₩72.4K
-6.69%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.92 ₩29.7K
$19.25 ₩26.1K
13.87%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.47 ₩64.4K
$36.09 ₩49K
31.53%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.29 ₩24.8K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$10.1 ₩13.7K
$11.08 ₩15K
-8.84%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$360 ₩488.9K
$362 ₩491.7K
-0.57%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.1K ₩19.1M
$24.5K ₩33.2M
-42.50%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.7 ₩75.5K
$50.8 ₩68.9K
9.57%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.09 ₩50.3K
$29.69 ₩40.3K
24.92%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.6 ₩98.5K
$66.3 ₩89.9K
9.53%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$109 ₩148.5K
$87.7 ₩118.9K
24.85%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$460 ₩624.3K
$484 ₩656.9K
-4.96%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$379 ₩514.5K
$396 ₩536.8K
-4.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,046 ₩1.4M
$1,014 ₩1.4M
3.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$781 ₩1.1M
$1,158 ₩1.6M
-32.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,328 ₩9.9M
$9,610 ₩13M
-23.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,512 ₩7.5M
$6,355 ₩8.6M
-13.26%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Yeosu
Jeju
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,004 ₩2.7M
$1,727 ₩2.3M
16.07%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4
4.14
-3.38%

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Last update for Yeosu: October 28, 2025

Last update for Jeju: October 28, 2025

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