Travel budget and cost of living in Cheonan (South Korea) how much does a trip cost?

Cheonan travel budget

Cheonan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cheonan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cheonan for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Cheonan compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Cheonan in 2024 is 14% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cheonan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cheonan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cheonan

Lunch

$ 5.7/person
($ 4.2 to $ 8.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 37)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 4.8/person
($ 4.2 to $ 6.5)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.7)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 2.1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cheonan

1-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 38 to $ 227)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 54/night
($ 26 to $ 170)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 154

3-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 32 to $ 497)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

4-star hotel

$ 103/night
($ 80 to $ 242)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 48 to $ 215)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 440

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 42/month
($ 24 to $ 180)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 101/month
($ 47 to $ 411)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 140/month
($ 57 to $ 525)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Cottage or guest house

$ 47/month
($ 23 to $ 243)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 153/month
($ 55 to $ 665)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Supermarket food budget in Cheonan

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.6/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 5)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 8/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 12)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 7.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 13)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.1)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.1)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.3 to $ 1.8)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cheonan

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
( $ 1.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.5
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Cheonan

Cinema

$ 7.8/ticket
($ 7.1 to $ 15)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 48/hr
( $ 48)

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130% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cheonan

Cigarettes

$ 3.2/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 3.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 100
($ 58 to $ 108)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 65
($ 58 to $ 72)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Seoul

$ 760
(fair price: $ 652)

Los Angeles → Seoul

$ 1370
(fair price: $ 1204)

Melbourne → Seoul

$ 629
(fair price: $ 529)

New York City → Seoul

$ 1617
(fair price: $ 1430)

Vancouver → Seoul

$ 1394
(fair price: $ 1183)

Toronto → Seoul

$ 1703
(fair price: $ 1461)