South Korea vs South Korea · 72 km apart
South Korea
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Korea
single / month
| Expense | Sangju | Daegu | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.00 | $10.26 | Sangju |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.00 | $41.04 | Sangju |
| Cappuccino | $2.70 | $3.08 | Sangju |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $204 | $233 | Sangju |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.00 | $37.62 | Sangju |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.00 | $99.18 | Sangju |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.20 | $28.73 | Sangju |
| Fitness club membership | $25.20 | $28.73 | Sangju |
| Cinema ticket | $6.60 | $7.52 | Sangju |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $506 | $596 | Sangju |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $352 | $415 | Sangju |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,056 | $1,244 | Sangju |
| Total single-person budget | $952 | $1,099 | Sangju |
| Average net salary | $2,600 | $2,964 |
Sangju is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sangju runs about $952 versus $1,099 in Daegu — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Daegu 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 Sangju · Full cost of living in Daegu