South Korea vs South Korea · 300 km apart
South Korea
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Korea
single / month
| Expense | Haeryong | Seoul | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.10 | $11.70 | Haeryong |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $32.40 | $46.80 | Haeryong |
| Cappuccino | $2.43 | $3.51 | Haeryong |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $184 | $265 | Haeryong |
| Monthly public transport pass | $29.70 | $42.90 | Haeryong |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $78.30 | $113 | Haeryong |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $22.68 | $32.76 | Haeryong |
| Fitness club membership | $22.68 | $32.76 | Haeryong |
| Cinema ticket | $5.94 | $8.58 | Haeryong |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $444 | $702 | Haeryong |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $309 | $489 | Haeryong |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $926 | $1,466 | Haeryong |
| Total single-person budget | $849 | $1,269 | Haeryong |
| Average net salary | $2,340 | $3,380 |
Haeryong is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Haeryong runs about $849 versus $1,269 in Seoul — a difference of roughly 50%.
Salary-adjusted, Seoul 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 Haeryong · Full cost of living in Seoul