South Korea vs South Korea · 47 km apart
South Korea
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Korea
single / month
| Expense | Osan | Seoul | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.00 | $11.70 | Osan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.00 | $46.80 | Osan |
| Cappuccino | $2.70 | $3.51 | Osan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $204 | $265 | Osan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.00 | $42.90 | Osan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.00 | $113 | Osan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.20 | $32.76 | Osan |
| Fitness club membership | $25.20 | $32.76 | Osan |
| Cinema ticket | $6.60 | $8.58 | Osan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $506 | $702 | Osan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $352 | $489 | Osan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,056 | $1,466 | Osan |
| Total single-person budget | $952 | $1,269 | Osan |
| Average net salary | $2,600 | $3,380 |
Osan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Osan runs about $952 versus $1,269 in Seoul — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Seoul leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.