Suwon ranks 2nd of 5 priced cities in South Korea on cost — $885 a month in essentials, 2% above Incheon, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,255 covers that 2.5×. 103.9 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 -1°C, Aug 27°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 | $317 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $396 |
| Groceries | $196 |
| Dining out | $142 |
| Utilities | $187 |
| Local transport | $43 |
| Essentials / mo | $885 |
| Avg net salary | $2,255 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $723 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,063 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Suwon, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.78 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $27.13 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.78 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.97 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.39 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.41 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.37 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.66 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.37 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.37 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.88 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.16 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.38 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $5.65 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.65 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.90 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.17 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.41 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.20 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.12 |
| Monthly transit pass | $43.07 |
| Taxi start | $2.58 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.61 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.20 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $169.35 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.29 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.73 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $39.79 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.17 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Suwon has 103.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (eup/myeon/dong level). That is the 2nd-highest of 6 South Korea cities we track. South Korea's national figure is 111.9, so Suwon runs 8 below 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 | -1.3°C | -5.7°C | 63% | 48% | 20 mm |
| Feb | 1.1°C | -3.2°C | 64% | 48% | 27 mm |
| Mar | 7°C | 3.6°C | 63% | 46% | 37 mm |
| Apr | 13.1°C | 10.7°C | 62% | 52% | 61 mm |
| May | 18.1°C | 17.3°C | 66% | 53% | 95 mm |
| Jun | 22.7°C | 24.2°C | 72% | 59% | 98 mm |
| Jul | 26.1°C | 30.1°C | 81% | 70% | 254 mm |
| Aug | 26.7°C | 31°C | 80% | 61% | 211 mm |
| Sep | 22.3°C | 23.9°C | 75% | 57% | 122 mm |
| Oct | 15°C | 13.9°C | 72% | 48% | 66 mm |
| Nov | 8°C | 5.1°C | 69% | 48% | 54 mm |
| Dec | 0.4°C | -3.8°C | 65% | 46% | 27 mm |
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