South Korea vs South Korea · 253 km apart
South Korea
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Korea
single / month
| Expense | Sŏngnam | Gwangju | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.54 | $10.26 | Sŏngnam |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.16 | $41.04 | Sŏngnam |
| Cappuccino | $2.86 | $3.08 | Sŏngnam |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $216 | $233 | Sŏngnam |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.98 | $37.62 | Sŏngnam |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $92.22 | $99.18 | Sŏngnam |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.71 | $28.73 | Sŏngnam |
| Fitness club membership | $26.71 | $28.73 | Sŏngnam |
| Cinema ticket | $7.00 | $7.52 | Sŏngnam |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $544 | $596 | Sŏngnam |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $379 | $415 | Sŏngnam |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,136 | $1,244 | Sŏngnam |
| Total single-person budget | $1,015 | $1,099 | Sŏngnam |
| Average net salary | $2,756 | $2,964 |
Sŏngnam is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sŏngnam runs about $1,015 versus $1,099 in Gwangju — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Gwangju 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 Sŏngnam · Full cost of living in Gwangju