City in South Jeolla, South Korea
Cost of living in Yeosu
How much a month costs in Yeosu
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,340–1,930 (₩1.8M–2.6M).
Prices in Yeosu
Typical 2026 ranges in KRW, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | KRW | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₩400,000–700,000 | $297–520 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₩300,000–550,000 | $223–408 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₩18,000–35,000 | $13–26 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₩70,000–170,000 | $52–126 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₩7,000–11,000 | $5.2–8.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₩13,000–30,000 | $10–22 |
| Cappuccino | ₩4,000–6,500 | $3.0–4.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₩4,500–7,000 | $3.3–5.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₩1,500–2,200 | $1.1–1.6 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₩5,000–8,500 | $3.7–6.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₩30,000–70,000 | $22–52 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₩30,000–55,000 | $22–41 |
Value for money: 69/100
A value score of 69/100 means Yeosu gives more quality of life per dollar than 68% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 74/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 11 places we cover in South Korea.
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Cost of living across South Korea
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Yeosu
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Yeosu?
About $668–965 on a lean budget, $1,340–1,930 for a comfortable month and $2,820–4,450 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Yeosu?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₩400,000–700,000 ($297–520) a month in the center and ₩300,000–550,000 ($223–408) outside it.
How much does food cost in Yeosu?
A local meal is ₩7,000–11,000 ($5.2–8.2); a mid-range restaurant is ₩13,000–30,000 ($10–22) per person.
Is South Korea expensive?
Prices in South Korea are about 57% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Yeosu City Tourism
- Visit Korea (Korea Tourism Organization)
- Korail (KTX)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.