Cost of Living in Jeju, South Korea

Jeju has a cost of living index of 55/100 (New York = 100). It is 45% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

55/100
Cost Index
$2,700/mo
Median Income
60/100
Safety Index
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$453/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$367/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$778/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.04/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.04/kg
Dining OutScore: 48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4.96/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$47.61/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$65/month
One-Way Ticket$0.82/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.54/km
UtilitiesScore: 52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$130/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
HealthcareScore: 72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$38/ticket
Museum Entry$14/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$68/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

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 55/100, where New York = 100. It is 45% 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 55) is 45% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,125/month by moving from New York to Jeju.

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