Seoul, South Korea
+15% vs Seoul avgJongno is a moderately-priced area within Seoul, with a cost of living index of 79.2 — that is +15% compared to the Seoul average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 22 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₩1,752,018/month, compared to a range of ₩1,096,916 in Geumcheon to ₩1,980,542 in Gangnam.
For a typical resident of Jongno, housing takes up roughly 38% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 19%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₩70,080,723 before tax.
Salaries in Jongno reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 79.2:
After tax and deductions of 25.8% in South Korea, take-home pay for someone earning ₩70,080,723 would be roughly ₩51,999,896/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₩75,412,952 salary in Jongno, Seoul (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Jongno would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $59,400 |
| London | GBP | £51,119 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 297,225 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangnam | 89.6 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Seocho | 86.1 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Myeongdong | 82.7 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Bukchon | 81.3 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Itaewon | 79.2 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Jongno, Seoul to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Jongno is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Seoul. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #6 out of 22 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Jongno is above the Seoul average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.