South Korea vs South Korea · 170 km apart
South Korea
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Korea
single / month
| Expense | An’gang | Daejeon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.37 | $10.26 | An’gang |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $33.48 | $41.04 | An’gang |
| Cappuccino | $2.51 | $3.08 | An’gang |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $190 | $233 | An’gang |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.69 | $37.62 | An’gang |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $80.91 | $99.18 | An’gang |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $23.44 | $28.73 | An’gang |
| Fitness club membership | $23.44 | $28.73 | An’gang |
| Cinema ticket | $6.14 | $7.52 | An’gang |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $462 | $596 | An’gang |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $321 | $415 | An’gang |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $964 | $1,244 | An’gang |
| Total single-person budget | $879 | $1,099 | An’gang |
| Average net salary | $2,418 | $2,964 |
An’gang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in An’gang runs about $879 versus $1,099 in Daejeon — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Daejeon leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in An’gang · Full cost of living in Daejeon