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VS Tokyo
Japan
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Seoul
South Korea2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Tokyo | Seoul | Best |
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| Rent | 1,200 USD | 1,150 USD | Seoul |
| Food | 600 USD | 470 USD | Seoul |
| Utilities | 150 USD | 110 USD | Seoul |
| Transport | 90 USD | 40 USD | Seoul |
| Healthcare | 110 USD | 110 USD | Tokyo |
| Internet | 35 USD | 35 USD | Tokyo |
| Entertainment | 312 USD | 288 USD | Seoul |
| Other | 264 USD | 228 USD | Seoul |
| Total (monthly) | 2,761 USD | 2,431 USD | Seoul |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Tokyo | Seoul | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 35 | 38 | Seoul |
| Safety | 92 | 90 | Tokyo |
| Quality of life | 88 | 84 | Tokyo |
| Internet | 95 | 94 | Tokyo |
| Healthcare | 90 | 86 | Tokyo |
| Transport | 95 | 92 | Tokyo |
| Nightlife | 80 | 78 | Tokyo |
| Climate | 70 | 60 | Tokyo |
| English | 84 | 84 | Tokyo |
| Visa ease | 48 | 64 | Seoul |