Cost of living
Sejong Special Self-Governing City compared to South Jeolla
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Overview comparison
Sejong Special Self-Governing CitySouth Jeolla
Consumer prices in Sejong Special Self-Governing City are roughly 7% higher than in South Jeolla.
Cost of living
| Item | Sejong Special Self-Governing City | South Jeolla |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,012 | 933 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,610 | 2,710 |
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| Without rent one person | 488 | 557 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,919 | 2,013 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 452.66 | 535.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 816.49 | 1,051.88 |
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| Food person | 424 | 526 |
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| Food family | 1,225 | 1,205 |
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| Transport person | 53.62 | 60.88 |
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| Transport family | 135.13 | 148.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.36 years | 77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sejong Special Self-Governing City | South Jeolla |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.94 | 7.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.82 | 34.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.29 | 6.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.7 | 2.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.72 | 3.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.43 | 1.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sejong Special Self-Governing City | South Jeolla |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 409.31 | 546.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.86 | 345.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 882.92 | 1,045.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 603.39 | 875.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.66 | 88.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 151.26 | 110.85 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.23 | 21.43 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sejong Special Self-Governing City | South Jeolla |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.16 | 4.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,997 | 8,876 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,968 | 6,485 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 | 1.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.22% | 49.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.86 | 9.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sejong Special Self-Governing City | South Jeolla |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.29 | 2.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.52 | 3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.61 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.02 | 9.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.28 | 8.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.89 | 26.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.92 | 3.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Sejong Special Self-Governing City | South Jeolla |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 66.37 | 43.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.75 | 8.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.18 | 20.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.79 | 8.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.89 | 64.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.78 | 92.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 317.62 | 362.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,430 | 18,217 |
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