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Cost of Living in Jinju - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $900 (excluding rent), and $1,467 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,657 (excluding rent), and $3,290 including rent.
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๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.06 โ‚ฉ13.3K
$6.04 โ‚ฉ8,892
$11.32 โ‚ฉ16.7K
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$54.9 โ‚ฉ80.9K
$32.95 โ‚ฉ48.5K
$110 โ‚ฉ161.8K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.29 โ‚ฉ9,270
$5.82 โ‚ฉ8,570
$7.27 โ‚ฉ10.7K
Cappuccino
$3.88 โ‚ฉ5,718
$2.14 โ‚ฉ3,155
$4.81 โ‚ฉ7,080
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 โ‚ฉ2,551
$1.27 โ‚ฉ1,876
$2.62 โ‚ฉ3,857
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 โ‚ฉ1,266
$0.77 โ‚ฉ1,127
$1.38 โ‚ฉ2,038
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.61 โ‚ฉ5,324
$2.03 โ‚ฉ2,988
$5.06 โ‚ฉ7,456
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.95 โ‚ฉ8,764
$3.35 โ‚ฉ4,934
$7.44 โ‚ฉ11.0K
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$2.16 โ‚ฉ3,187
$1.45 โ‚ฉ2,130
$2.89 โ‚ฉ4,259
White Bread (500g)
$3.29 โ‚ฉ4,847
$2.14 โ‚ฉ3,146
$7.14 โ‚ฉ10.5K
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.25 โ‚ฉ4,782
$1.99 โ‚ฉ2,932
$5.11 โ‚ฉ7,533
Eggs
$3.06 โ‚ฉ4,508
$1.72 โ‚ฉ2,535
$6.03 โ‚ฉ8,886
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.23 โ‚ฉ21.0K
$7.36 โ‚ฉ10.8K
$36.50 โ‚ฉ53.8K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.90 โ‚ฉ16.1K
$4.43 โ‚ฉ6,527
$14.76 โ‚ฉ21.7K
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$34.36 โ‚ฉ50.6K
$16.26 โ‚ฉ23.9K
$51.7 โ‚ฉ76.2K
Apples (1kg)
$7.65 โ‚ฉ11.3K
$5.00 โ‚ฉ7,366
$12.87 โ‚ฉ19.0K
Banana (1kg)
$3.56 โ‚ฉ5,245
$2.30 โ‚ฉ3,388
$6.07 โ‚ฉ8,944
Oranges (1kg)
$5.69 โ‚ฉ8,381
$2.63 โ‚ฉ3,874
$11.28 โ‚ฉ16.6K
Tomato (1kg)
$6.43 โ‚ฉ9,473
$3.04 โ‚ฉ4,476
$9.39 โ‚ฉ13.8K
Potato (1kg)
$3.84 โ‚ฉ5,662
$1.44 โ‚ฉ2,123
$4.97 โ‚ฉ7,323
Onion (1kg)
$2.99 โ‚ฉ4,402
$1.51 โ‚ฉ2,224
$5.15 โ‚ฉ7,578
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.56 โ‚ฉ3,766
$1.46 โ‚ฉ2,154
$3.29 โ‚ฉ4,850
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 โ‚ฉ1,705
$0.28 โ‚ฉ419
$1.81 โ‚ฉ2,659
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.36 โ‚ฉ4,948
$3.36 โ‚ฉ4,948
$5.22 โ‚ฉ7,684
Wine (Bottle)
$19.59 โ‚ฉ28.9K
$10.08 โ‚ฉ14.8K
$30.24 โ‚ฉ44.5K
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 โ‚ฉ3,439
$1.43 โ‚ฉ2,106
$3.57 โ‚ฉ5,258
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.26 โ‚ฉ4,795
$1.82 โ‚ฉ2,681
$5.82 โ‚ฉ8,569
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.12 โ‚ฉ1,645
$0.98 โ‚ฉ1,449
$1.13 โ‚ฉ1,660
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.50 โ‚ฉ5,159
$3.20 โ‚ฉ4,720
$4.38 โ‚ฉ6,444
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.53 โ‚ฉ784
$0.50 โ‚ฉ741
$1.00 โ‚ฉ1,468
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.71 โ‚ฉ12.8K
$7.40 โ‚ฉ10.9K
$8.71 โ‚ฉ12.8K
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 โ‚ฉ1,820
$1.20 โ‚ฉ1,761
$1.34 โ‚ฉ1,970
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.9K โ‚ฉ41.1M
$26.6K โ‚ฉ39.2M
$27.9K โ‚ฉ41.1M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.6K โ‚ฉ36.3M
$21.7K โ‚ฉ31.9M
$28.5K โ‚ฉ42.0M
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$165 โ‚ฉ243.0K
$94.6 โ‚ฉ139.3K
$245 โ‚ฉ360.4K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.86 โ‚ฉ51.4K
$18.38 โ‚ฉ27.1K
$58.8 โ‚ฉ86.6K
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.13 โ‚ฉ32.6K
$14.64 โ‚ฉ21.6K
$29.29 โ‚ฉ43.1K
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.27 โ‚ฉ71.1K
$22.27 โ‚ฉ32.8K
$57.2 โ‚ฉ84.2K
Cinema Ticket
$11.16 โ‚ฉ16.4K
$9.67 โ‚ฉ14.2K
$13.40 โ‚ฉ19.7K
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$408 โ‚ฉ601.2K
$203 โ‚ฉ299.1K
$593 โ‚ฉ873.8K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$23.1K โ‚ฉ34.0M
$17.4K โ‚ฉ25.6M
$30.4K โ‚ฉ44.7M
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.9 โ‚ฉ88.2K
$37.32 โ‚ฉ55.0K
$97.0 โ‚ฉ142.9K
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.76 โ‚ฉ70.3K
$22.14 โ‚ฉ32.6K
$73.8 โ‚ฉ108.7K
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.3 โ‚ฉ115.3K
$57.7 โ‚ฉ85.0K
$108 โ‚ฉ159.4K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 โ‚ฉ173.6K
$67.0 โ‚ฉ98.6K
$186 โ‚ฉ273.9K
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 โ‚ฉ656.2K
$355 โ‚ฉ522.3K
$493 โ‚ฉ725.7K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 โ‚ฉ555.2K
$258 โ‚ฉ379.6K
$442 โ‚ฉ650.7K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,086 โ‚ฉ1.6M
$749 โ‚ฉ1.1M
$1,236 โ‚ฉ1.8M
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$753 โ‚ฉ1.1M
$469 โ‚ฉ690.6K
$1,082 โ‚ฉ1.6M
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,722 โ‚ฉ11.4M
$4,783 โ‚ฉ7.0M
$11.8K โ‚ฉ17.3M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,990 โ‚ฉ7.4M
$2,636 โ‚ฉ3.9M
$6,624 โ‚ฉ9.8M
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
3.25
5

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Last update: January 12, 2026

Jinju Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Download
101
Mbps
Upload
21
Mbps
Latency
17
ms

Fixed Broadband

Download
196
Mbps
Upload
155
Mbps
Latency
13
ms
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
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Cost of Living in Jinju - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinju compare in terms of affordability for travelers, expats, and digital nomads?
Jinju offers a gentler pace and a friendlier price tag than Korea's mega-cities, and that contrast matters for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. The Cost of Living in Jinju balances modest housing with approachable daily needs, plus easy access to groceries, markets, and sit-down meals that wonโ€™t drain your budget. You can enjoy a walkable historic center, ferry routes along the Nam River, and seasonal markets that add color to weekends without the crowds of larger cities. Getting around is efficient and often inexpensive for short trips. For a longer stay, flexible leases and neighborhood choices near transit hubs tend to pay off. Tip: Plan your month by blending workdays with weekend explorations.
What does daily life look like in Jinju, from housing to food and getting around?
Daily life centers on practical convenience and a strong sense of community. When you search for housing, start with one-bedroom or studio units near the river or downtown; expect options in older buildings as well as newer flats. The Jinju living cost varies by neighborhood, with riverfront or newer apartments commanding a bit more while older units offer value. Food choices range from comforting Korean eateries to bustling markets with fresh produce and seafood. Transportation relies on an efficient bus network, pleasant walking routes, and bike facilities along the river. Co-working spaces and quiet cafes support focused work, while errands are simple at local markets. Tip: Build a routine that minimizes long commutes.
What factors contribute to high quality of life in Jinju, and how can you budget to fit your lifestyle across seasons?
Quality of life in Jinju comes from balance: accessible nature, cultural events, and a compact center that keeps errands manageable. A practical budgeting framework helps: reserve a steady share for housing, groceries, and transit, while leaving room for occasional dining or weekend trips. Seasonal markets highlight fresh produce, which can lower food costs if you shop with a plan. Neighborhood fit matters โ€“ riverfront living for a quieter pace, or closer to markets for easy access. If you travel in peak festival seasons, plan ahead to avoid premium prices. Tip: track monthly spend by category and adjust based on seasonal demand.
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