Cost of Living

Jeju, South Korea

Live cost-of-living data for Jeju — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
31/ 10069% cheaper than New York
$2,700/mo
Median Income
60/100
Safety
22%
Income Tax
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$453/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$367/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$778/month
Food & Groceries
52/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.04/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.04/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$65/month
One-Way Ticket$0.82/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.54/km
Utilities
52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$130/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
58/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$550/month
International Primary School (yearly)$13,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$38/ticket
Museum Entry$14/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$68/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
Dining Out
48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4.96/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$47.61/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$750/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

85 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
low
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
65/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Jeju City, Seogwipo, Yeon-dong

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeju cheap to live in?

Jeju has a cost of living index of 31/100, where New York = 100. It is 69% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,100–$1,540 per month.

How much does rent cost in Jeju?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Jeju costs approximately $453/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $367/month.

Is Jeju good for digital nomads?

Jeju has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 85 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Jeju?

The median net monthly salary in Jeju is approximately $2,700 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

How does Jeju compare to New York for cost of living?

Jeju (cost index 31) is 69% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,725/month by moving from New York to Jeju.

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