Incheon is the cheapest of South Korea's 5 priced cities — $870 a month in essentials, 28% below Seoul at $1,215. The average net salary of $2,225 covers that 2.6×. 113.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at eup/myeon/dong level. PM2.5 averages 26.4 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -2°C, Aug 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $331 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $555 |
| Groceries | $185 |
| Dining out | $140 |
| Utilities | $189 |
| Local transport | $25 |
| Essentials / mo | $870 |
| Avg net salary | $2,225 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $639 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,172 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Incheon, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.01 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $32.98 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.10 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.32 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.30 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.19 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.42 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.56 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.93 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.82 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.88 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.22 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.12 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $6.90 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.94 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.82 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.17 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.01 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.01 |
| Monthly transit pass | $25.04 |
| Taxi start | $3.26 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.56 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.26 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $171.02 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $18.24 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $31.06 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $31.08 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.17 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Incheon has 113.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (eup/myeon/dong level). That is the highest of the 6 South Korea cities we track. South Korea's national figure is 111.9, so Incheon runs 2 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.7°C | -6.3°C | 64% | 45% | 17 mm |
| Feb | 0.6°C | -3.7°C | 66% | 46% | 24 mm |
| Mar | 6.4°C | 3°C | 67% | 45% | 34 mm |
| Apr | 12.5°C | 10.2°C | 67% | 52% | 57 mm |
| May | 17.4°C | 16.7°C | 72% | 53% | 96 mm |
| Jun | 22°C | 23.7°C | 78% | 59% | 96 mm |
| Jul | 25.7°C | 29.7°C | 84% | 70% | 258 mm |
| Aug | 26.5°C | 30.9°C | 82% | 61% | 213 mm |
| Sep | 22.3°C | 24°C | 77% | 55% | 122 mm |
| Oct | 15.2°C | 14°C | 74% | 48% | 65 mm |
| Nov | 8.1°C | 5°C | 71% | 47% | 52 mm |
| Dec | 0.3°C | -4.1°C | 66% | 44% | 26 mm |
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