South Korea vs Japan (Cost of Living)

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

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Korea and Japan. 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 South Korea and Japan.

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Is housing more expensive in South Korea than in Japan?

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

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

If you lived in South Korea, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 54.11% less for Utilities.

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

The internet and communication costs 26.47% less in South Korea compared to Japan.

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

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

If you lived in South Korea, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.06% less for Groceries.

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

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

Dining-Out costs 18.10% more in South Korea compared to Japan.

Are Drinks more expensive in South Korea than in Japan?

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

Is Transportation more expensive in South Korea than in Japan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does Schooling cost more in South Korea than in Japan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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