South Korea vs South Korea · 324 km apart
South Korea
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Korea
single / month
| Expense | Samch’ŏk | Gwangju | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.00 | $10.26 | Samch’ŏk |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.00 | $41.04 | Samch’ŏk |
| Cappuccino | $2.70 | $3.08 | Samch’ŏk |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $204 | $233 | Samch’ŏk |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.00 | $37.62 | Samch’ŏk |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.00 | $99.18 | Samch’ŏk |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.20 | $28.73 | Samch’ŏk |
| Fitness club membership | $25.20 | $28.73 | Samch’ŏk |
| Cinema ticket | $6.60 | $7.52 | Samch’ŏk |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $506 | $596 | Samch’ŏk |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $352 | $415 | Samch’ŏk |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,056 | $1,244 | Samch’ŏk |
| Total single-person budget | $952 | $1,099 | Samch’ŏk |
| Average net salary | $2,600 | $2,964 |
Samch’ŏk is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Samch’ŏk runs about $952 versus $1,099 in Gwangju — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Samch’ŏk · Full cost of living in Gwangju