- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Japan
- Jeonju
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeonju, South Korea compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeonju (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,421 (¥1,253) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,417 (¥647) | ¥1,200 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,000 (¥504) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,400 (¥242) | ¥168 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,800 (¥383) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥600 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,800 (¥283) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩3,500 (¥353) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Jeonju (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩400,000 (¥40,358) | ¥82,500 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥85,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩35,000 (¥3,531) | ¥15,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jeonju (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩35,000 (¥3,531) | ¥7,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,000 (¥8,072) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Jeonju (South Korea) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩20,000,000 (¥2,017,897) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,300 (¥131) | ¥158 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩25,000 (¥2,522) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jeonju (South Korea) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,000 (¥404) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (¥1,312) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeonju (South Korea) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩10,000 (¥1,009) | ¥5,000 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩5,000 (¥504) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (¥404) | ¥550 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeonju (South Korea) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥249,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥219,392
(₩2,174,464)
in Jeonju.
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