🇰🇷 Cost of living · South Korea

Jeju Cost of Living

Monthly cost of living breakdown for Jeju, South Korea

Cost Level: Low

Housing

1BR Apartment — City Center ₩740,000–1,280,000/mo (centre); ₩550,000–900,000/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 520–900/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-08-04 FX rates

Food & Dining

Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ₩8,000–15,000 (casual); ₩30,000–60,000 (restaurant for 2)
Monthly Groceries ₩420,000–720,000/mo (groceries)

Transport

Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass ~₩60,000

Buses (no metro/rail); car rental/driving common. Jeju International (CJU, a busiest domestic route in Korea). The ring road and coastal scenery are signatures.

Monthly Budget Summary

Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 800–1,200
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 2,500–4,000
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Important Note

Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.

Source: RichBay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)

Estimate baseline: 2026-06-21

How we estimate
  • Coverage: the city and its immediate surrounding area.
  • Housing: public statistics and current listing ranges (1-bedroom, city-centre baseline).
  • Food & transport: supermarket / restaurant reference baskets and official operator fares.
  • Currency conversion uses a reference rate; any USD figures are computed at the rate shown.
  • Confidence: Medium — an editorial estimate, not a crowdsourced index.
  • Cost level is relative to Richbay’s global city set, not an absolute index.
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