Japan vs South Korea (Cost of Living)

The cost of living in Japan is 1.00 times less expensive as compared to South Korea.

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Japan and South Korea. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Japan and South Korea.

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Is housing more expensive in Japan than in South Korea?

The average housing cost in Japan is 1.41 times more expensive than South Korea.

Does the utility cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 117.93% more for Utilities.

The basic home furnishing in Japan costs 2.27 times more compared to South Korea.

The internet and communication costs 36.00% more in Japan compared to South Korea.

Does the Groceries cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

In Japan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.10 times less expensive than the cost in South Korea.

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.07% more for Groceries.

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.12 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.

Is Dining-Out more expensive in Japan than in South Korea?

Dining-Out costs 15.32% less in Japan compared to South Korea.

Are Drinks more expensive in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.04 times more for usual hard drinks.

Is Transportation more expensive in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.34 times more for transportation.

Is Vehicle Operation and Maintenance more expensive in Japan than in South Korea?

You would have to pay 1.07 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Japan compared to that of South Korea.

Does Health and Medical Treatment cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.22 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.

Does Personal Care cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 2.35 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.

Does Clothing and Footwear for adults cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.42 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.

Does Childcare Care cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.32 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.

Does Schooling cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.51 times less for school and education.

Does Entertainment and Recreation cost more in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.16 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.

Are Private Classes more expensive in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 2.44 times less for Private Classes.

Do people earn more money as salary in Japan than in South Korea?

If you lived in Japan, you would earn 1.43 times more salary as compared to South Korea.

Professional Services cost 1.10 times less in Japan, as compared to South Korea.