South Korea vs South Korea · 32 km apart
South Korea
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Korea
single / month
| Expense | Incheon | Seoul | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.26 | $11.70 | Incheon |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $41.04 | $46.80 | Incheon |
| Cappuccino | $3.08 | $3.51 | Incheon |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $233 | $265 | Incheon |
| Monthly public transport pass | $37.62 | $42.90 | Incheon |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $99.18 | $113 | Incheon |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.73 | $32.76 | Incheon |
| Fitness club membership | $28.73 | $32.76 | Incheon |
| Cinema ticket | $7.52 | $8.58 | Incheon |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $596 | $702 | Incheon |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $415 | $489 | Incheon |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,244 | $1,466 | Incheon |
| Total single-person budget | $1,099 | $1,269 | Incheon |
| Average net salary | $2,964 | $3,380 |
Incheon is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Incheon runs about $1,099 versus $1,269 in Seoul — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Incheon · Full cost of living in Seoul