Suwon Cost of Living for Foreign Residents (2026)
Monthly cost-of-living breakdown for Suwon in Suwon for a single foreign resident in 2026.
Estimated total monthly cost
₩2.3M
Single foreign resident, one-bedroom rental in Suwon, mid-tier lifestyle (eating out 4-5x/week, occasional leisure spending). Rent is the dominant variable; the rest is roughly Korea-wide.
What does cost of living in Suwon include?
| Category | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Rent (one-bedroom, monthly 월세) | ₩710K |
| Utilities (electricity, gas, water, management / 관리비) | ₩284K |
| Internet | ₩44K |
| Mobile phone (one line) | ₩49K |
| Food (single, eating out + groceries) | ₩555K |
| Transit (T-money + occasional taxi) | ₩62K |
| National Health Insurance (국민건강보험) premium | ₩160K |
| Leisure and discretionary | ₩250K |
| Miscellaneous | ₩200K |
| Total estimated monthly | ₩2.3M |
What is rent in Suwon by apartment size?
| Unit type | Deposit | Monthly (월세) | Jeonse (전세) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / officetel (오피스텔) | ₩16.0M | ₩540K | ₩195.0M |
| 1-bedroom | ₩28.0M | ₩710K | ₩260.0M |
| 2-bedroom | ₩55.0M | ₩930K | ₩370.0M |
Deposit and jeonse (전세) figures are typical Q2 2026 ranges. Actual listings vary by unit age, building amenities, and floor.
Why does Suwon cost what it does?
Suwon is described as: Historic fortress city, Samsung town, Gyeonggi suburban hub, strong transit. For foreign-resident friendliness, we rate it medium: this affects English availability at services and how easy daily life feels for someone without strong Korean.
For a deeper neighborhood profile (transit, food, schools, where foreign residents tend to live), see the full Suwon guide.
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