Cost Of Living For a Couple in Goyang 2025

Average monthly spending for couples in Goyang

How much money does a couple need in a month to survive in Goyang?

Couples in Goyang spend around 4.2M KRW per month on average. Depending on the lifestyle, a couple can survive with a monthly budget as low as 1.4M KRW or as high as 22M KRW. Location and income are very important factors and have a huge influence on expenditure and budget.

Couple expenditure to income ratio in Goyang

Analysing the how affordable it is for couples to live in Goyang

One of the most definite ways to determine how affordable a place is measuring the ratio of expenses to salary. A high expense-to-income to ratio indicates a high cost-of-living index while a low expenditure-to-salary ratio means the place is affordable to live in. Couples usually spend a larger chunk of their income than other population groups. A typical and healthy expenditure percentage for a couple of four ranges between 70% to 80%.

Couples in Goyang spend around 75% of their monthly income. Some couples spend as low as 67% of their income while some as high as 83%.

How do couples spend their money in Goyang?

We asked thousands of couples about their spending habits and expenditure break down.

Housing and accomodation expenditure for couples

Couples in Goyang typically spend from 22% to 39% of their total monthly expenditure on housing with 29% being the average. The average monthly spend on housing is 1.4M KRW with expenditure ranging from 480,000 KRW to 7.6M KRW. This cost mainly goes for rent but it also includes other accommodation-related expenses.

Electricity, utilities, energy, water, internet, and mobile expenditure for couples

Utility expenditure like electricity, water, and gas in Goyang ranges from 5% to 11% of total expenses with 7% being the average for most couples. The average monthly cost of utilities is 190,000 KRW with 56,000 KRW and 1.2M KRW being the upper and lower limits for a couple of four.

Transport, fuel, and commute expenditure for couples

Fuel consumption and cost of transport depend heavily on whether a couple resides near school and work, but roughly speaking a couple would expect to spend from 170,000 KRW to 2.7M KRW in a month on commuting with 500,000 KRW being the norm for most couples. This means that money spent on transport constitutes about 10% of total spending on average but can go as low as 4% or as high as 15%.

Food, groceries, and basic shopping expenditure for couples

The average outlay on groceries and basic houshold items for a typical couple in a month in Goyang is 590,000 KRW. The cost of groceries can range between 200,000 KRW to 3.1M KRW. Couples spend on average about 16% on food and groceries with upper and lower bounds of 11% and 21% respectively.

Healthcare and medical services expenditure for couples

Couples in Goyang allocate 7% to 17% of their total monthly expenditure to healthcare including health insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses. The average spending on medical services and clinic visits is around 13%. The range of medical expenses range from 150,000 KRW to 2.5M KRW with 460,000 KRW being the norm for most couples.

Leisure and shopping expenditure for couples

This category mostly contains discretionary or non-essential expenses but also some non-discretionary spending like furniture for example. The monthly expenses range from 84,000 KRW to 1.3M KRW with 250,000 KRW being the average. Speaking of percentages, that equates to 2% to 7% of total expenses with an average of 4% for most couples.

Education and schooling expenditure for couples

Spending on education can vary drastically between different couples. On average, education constitutes 2% of the monthly expenditure of couples with 1% and 4% being the lower and upper bounds respectively. The average reported education cost is 84,000 KRW per month with 28,000 KRW being the minimum spent amount and 450,000 KRW being the maximum.

What percentage of couples in Goyang are able to save money and how much can they save?

Percentage of couples that reported their ability to save money

Almost 62% of surveyed couples in Goyang said that they can save some money at the end of each month while 38% reported that they have to utilize their whole income to survive.

How much money do couples manage to add to their savings?

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for couples

Interpretation and Analysis

Couples that are able to save money can put anywhere from 11% to 30% of their monthly income to their savings, with 20% being the average for most couples. The average monthly amount of money that couples can put aside is 1.6M KRW with 550,000 KRW and 8.8M KRW being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Saving Challenges in Goyang

Reasons that make it difficult for couples to save money

We wanted to understand what is stopping couples from maximizing their savings in Goyang. Listed below are the answers given by the survey participants.

Around 6% of the couples said that their salary is too low to accommodate a portion for savings while 9% said that the high cost of living leaves little room for savings. 17% of the residents said that they are burdened with debt and find it challenging to save money. 11% reported that they just don't have the knowledge or discipline to create and stick to a budget, leading to overspending and an inability to save. 10% of couples blamed impulsive spending as the reason for saving inability. Around 6% said that unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs are derailing their savings goals. 6% bluntly said that they don't see the purpose of it and prefer to live each day to the fullest. 18% reported that they understand the value of saving but are putting off saving for the future, thinking they have plenty of time to start later. 11% blamed inflation, saying that every time they save some money they end up using it immediately. A surprising 3% said that social pressure and keeping up with peers or social expectations makes them overspend. Lastly, 3% blamed market instability and price fluctuations.

Typical saving choices for couples in Goyang

Where do people choose to put their savings?

A typical and healthy budgeting structure

The 50/30/20 rule

Spending among different people can vary significantly based on factors such as their income, lifestyle, location, and personal preferences. A commonly used guideline for budgeting is the 50/30/20 rule, which suggests allocating your income into three main categories in the following percentages.

• 50% for needs and financial obligations

  This category includes essential expenses like housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare.

• 30% for wants and discretionary spending

  This category covers discretionary spending on non-essential items, such as dining out, entertainment, travel, and other lifestyle choices.

• 20% for savings and emergency fund

  This is the percentage that must be allocated to savings, emergency funds, and retirement accounts.

About financial planning, money management, and household budgeting

Affordable living in Goyang

Income and cost of living compatibility

We asked couples one simple question and recorded their answers.

Is it affordable or economical to live in Goyang?

Around 67% of surveyed couples think that living in Goyang is affordable with proper budgeting while 33% reported that it is just too expensive and not affordable even with frugality and thriftness.

Low-cost alternatives in Goyang

People are always looking for ways to cut down expenses and reduce expenditures. The hallmark of any affordable place is the availability of discount stores, bargain deals, smart or secondhand shopping, refurbished items, and couponing. We asked couples how easily cost-cutting is and the answers were distributed as follows:

Plenty of low-cost options55%

Few low-cost options45%

Based on the survey, 55% of the couples living in Goyang have no problem finding low-cost alternatives to support a frugal lifestyle while 45% think that thriftness is difficult due to scarcity in discount markets and secondhand outlets.

Emergency Funds For Couples

An emergency fund is a financial safety net comprised of easily accessible savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies, typically amounting to three to six months' worth of living expenses. We asked couples of Goyang whether they have an emergency fund and the answers were as follows.

Yes62%

No38%

Based on the survey, 38% of the couples living in Goyang said that they don't have an emergency fund while 62% said that they do.

Financial Literacy in Korea (South)

Financial literacy is the knowledge of concepts and principles related to personal finance that allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding their money such as budgeting, saving, investing, borrowing, managing debt, financial risk management, and planning.

Financial Leteracy66%

We asked couple guardians and parents in Goyang whether they acquired any adequate personal financial training in their lives. Approximately 34% of the people who participated in the survey said that they are not well informed about the topics of budgeting, saving, etc., and just manage things based on their own experience, while 66% said that they know about the general principles of personal finance from sources other than their own experience.

Difficulty in Budgeting and Financial Planning

We wanted to understand whether couples of Korea (South) have problems or difficulties in managing their expenditures and savings so we asked people one simple question: do you struggle with your personal finances? 39% of the participants reported that they indeed struggle in creating budgets and in organizing their finances while 61% said that they have everything under control.

Struggles with finance39%

Easily manages finances61%

Financial goals of couples in Goyang

In an attempt to understand the economic situation in Goyang, we asked participants about their financial targets. By knowing what the population in general is trying to achieve, we can shed light on the economic outlook, cost of living, and quality of life in general.

Around 7% of couples said that their main goal is to establish an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses while 35% said their number one priority is to pay off high-interest debt or loans and improve credit. 8% of surveyed people confirmed that saving for retirement to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in the final years is their main target. Around 8% reported that their priority is saving for the tuition fees and education costs of their children while 17% choose to buy a home or pay off existing mortgage before other things. 8% of the population would like to build wealth through investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate. For 10% of people, saving for vacations or upgrading their lifestyle is the number one concern. Approximately 10% of the residents said that saving for healthcare expenses including insurance premiums is their main goal.

Debt, loans, and mortgages in Goyang

Percentage of couples who are in debt

According to the survey, 29% of the couples in Goyang have some kind of debt, loan, mortgage, or credit card payments while 71% reported that they don't have financial obligations to banks.

Debt-to-income ratio in Goyang

Interpretation

The debt-to-income ratio measures the percentage of income being paid as debt settlement across the population. It is calculated by dividing the monthly debt settlement payment of an individual by their monthly income. Based on collected data, approximately 27% of a couple's monthly income in Goyang goes to debt settlement.

Debt levels

Monthly debt settlement payment as percentage of monthly income

According to our data, 3% of the debtors in Goyang pay 60%+ of their income as debt settlement while 13% of the people pay 50% to 60% of their income for the same, which is quite an alarming financial situation for those individuals. 12% of people in debt dedicate 40% to 50% of their income to loan and mortgage payments while 14% dedicated 30% to 40% of income for same. Things are looking brighter for 14% of individuals as they only pay 20% to 30% of their income for loan and credit card repayment.

Distribution by type of debt in Goyang

12% of debtors in Goyang confirm that real estate mortgages constitutes the main part of their outstanding debt while 26% say that credit card payments are the reason they are in debt. Auto loans were the main type of debt for 21% of people and personal loans rose at 38%. Lastly, student loans are the main source of debt for 3% of debtors in Goyang.

Good debt vs. Bad debt

Not all debt is bad. Good debt typically refers to borrowing money for investments that can increase in value or generate income over time like purchasing a home or acquiring student loans. On the other hand, bad debt involves borrowing for things that fail to generate lasting value like high-interest credit card debt used for non-essential expenses like luxury items or vacations.

Loan Affordability Index in Goyang

Besides measuring the loan-to-income ratio, we asked couples of Goyang how many times in a year they defaulted or were unable to pay their due credit card or loan payments on time. Understanding how often people default on their due payments is one of the indicators of the cost of living and economic situation.

Frequency and percentage of people who failed to pay their monthly credit card or loan payments on time last year.

Housing costs, accommodation, and housing affordability in Goyang

Rent Cost in Goyang

Monthly Rent Prices

Studio apartment monthly rent cost

320,000 KRW

490,000 KRW

1.3M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$240

$370

$970

1-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

490,000 KRW

780,000 KRW

1.9M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$370

$580

$1,500

2-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

650,000 KRW

970,000 KRW

2.6M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$490

$730

$1,900

3-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

780,000 KRW

1.3M KRW

3.5M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$580

$970

$2,700

Furnished apartment monthly rent cost

1.6M KRW

3.9M KRW

7.8M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,200

$2,900

$5,800

Townhouse monthly rent cost

1.3M KRW

1.9M KRW

5.6M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$970

$1,500

$4,200

House monthly rent cost

1.6M KRW

3.9M KRW

7.8M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,200

$2,900

$5,800

Villa monthly rent cost

1.9M KRW

4.9M KRW

7.8M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,500

$3,700

$5,800

The monthly rental cost of a studio apartment in Goyang ranges between 320,000 KRW and 1.3M KRW, meanwhile the cost of monthly rental of a one-bedroom apartment can be anywhere from 490,000 KRW to 1.9M KRW. Two-bedroom rentals rate ranges between 650,000 KRW and 2.6M KRW per month. The monthly rental for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from 780,000 KRW to 3.5M KRW. The average rent of a townhouse in Goyang is around 1.9M KRW while house rental costs can be as high as 3.9M KRW per month. Finally, if you want to rent a villa, expect to pay anywhere from 1.9M KRW to 7.8M KRW per month.

Apartment and house prices in Goyang

Cost of buying a property

Studio apartment price

65M KRW

97M KRW

190M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$49,000

$73,000

$150,000

1-bedroom apartment price

78M KRW

130M KRW

490M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$58,000

$97,000

$370,000

2-bedroom apartment price

130M KRW

390M KRW

780M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$97,000

$290,000

$580,000

3-bedroom apartment price

430M KRW

650M KRW

1,900M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$320,000

$490,000

$1.5M

Townhouse price

560M KRW

1,300M KRW

4,900M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$420,000

$970,000

$3.7M

House price

650M KRW

3,900M KRW

5,600M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$490,000

$2.9M

$4.2M

Villa price

780M KRW

4,300M KRW

6,500M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$580,000

$3.2M

$4.9M

The average price of a studio apartment in Goyang can range from 65M KRW to 190M KRW depending on location. One bedroom cost can be anywhere from 78M KRW to 490M KRW. A villa can cost you 4,300M KRW on average with prices ranging from 780M KRW to 6,500M KRW.

House / apartment prices to income ratio

Property prices in Goyang can be x114 to x200 multiples of the monthly income depending on the property and the income of the person. On average, property prices are approximately x114 multiples of the average monthly salary in Goyang.

Rent to income ratio

The average rent-to-income ratio in Goyang is around 30%. This means that people pay 30% of their income for rent. Those figures can range from 21% to 40% depending on the salary, location, and type of property.

Housing affordability index

The housing affordability index measures how affordable accommodation is in a particular place. This can measured in multiple ways, the most common being housing expenditure to total expenditure ratio and the rent to income ratio. The housing expenditure ratio is a figure reported by individuals on the percentage they allocate for housing. Rent to income ratio is calculated by dividing the average monthly rent by the average income. Because these values are both percentages, we can find their average and get the best of the two worlds.

Property Taxes

Real estate owners pay property taxes to local tax authorities, which are determined by the assessed value of their property. Typically, these taxes are paid once a year. Property tax funds contribute to community development, financing infrastructure improvements, public services, and local education initiatives.

Home Maintenance Costs

Home maintenance costs encompass various expenses associated with the upkeep and repair of a residence. These expenditures include regular tasks such as lawn care, pest control, and HVAC system servicing, as well as occasional repairs and renovations like fixing leaks, painting, or replacing appliances.

Urban vs. rural living costs

Urban living typically entails higher housing and transportation costs due to demand and limited space, while rural areas generally offer lower housing expenses but may have higher prices for goods and services. The differnce in rental rates between urban areas and rural areas can be as high as 300% in some cases.

Monthly costs and expenses of energy and basic utilities in Goyang

Energy, electricity, water, gas, internet, and mobile cost in Goyang

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Couple

56,000 KRW

190,000 KRW

1.2M KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$42

$140

$920

Internet and cable cost

21,000 KRW

41,000 KRW

55,000 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$16

$31

$41

Mobile phone bill and charges

17,000 KRW

28,000 KRW

83,000 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$12

$21

$62

The average monthly energy and water consumption of couples is around 190,000 KRW. The cost of internet and WiFi ranges from 21,000 KRW to 55,000 KRW with 41,000 KRW being the average internet bill. Finally, the average monthly mobile charges is around 28,000 KRW but can range between 17,000 KRW and 83,000 KRW depending on consumption. Mobile charges include both calling minutes as well as data packages.

Energy / Utility expense to income ratio

The average utility-to-income ratio in Goyang is around 4.7%. This means that people pay 4.7% of their income for energy, water, internet, and mobile charges. Those figures can range from 1.9% to 8.5% depending on salary and location.

Food Prices, Dining Expenses, and Grocery Costs in Goyang

Prices and cost of goods and services in Goyang

Dining out, food, and beverages costs. Price variations for common food items.

Fast food combo meal price

4,100 KRW

8,300 KRW

14,000 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.1

$6.2

$10

The average price of a regular combo meal at a fast food outlet or chain like McDonald's, Pizzahut, or KFC in Goyang is approximatly 8,300 KRW with meal cost ranging from 4,100 KRW to 14,000 KRW. The typical combo meal consists of a burger, french fries, and a drink.

Restaurant meal for one price

13,000 KRW

20,000 KRW

40,000 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$10

$15

$30

If you are planning to have a nice meal at a mid-range restaurant, expect to pay anywhere between 13,000 KRW and 40,000 KRW with 20,000 KRW being the average price of a plate for one person at a regular restaurant in Goyang.

Fine dining meal for one price

27,000 KRW

40,000 KRW

160,000 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$20

$30

$120

The price range of a meal at fine-dining restaurant is 27,000 KRW to 160,000 KRW with the average cost being 40,000 KRW for one person. This is what you would expect to pay a top-tier diner in Goyang.

Beverage prices, cappuccino, latte etc..

3,500 KRW

5,500 KRW

8,300 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.6

$4.1

$6.2

The average price of a regular beverage like cappuccino or latte at Starbucks, Costa, or similar coffee shops and cafes in Goyang is around 5,500 KRW. Price ranges between 3,500 KRW and 8,300 KRW depending on the type of beverage, the size, and optional add-ons.

Grocery and market costs

Large bottle of milk price

2,800 KRW

3,300 KRW

4,100 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.1

$2.5

$3.1

The average price of a large bottle of milk in Goyang is 3,300 KRW. The maximum what you would pay for milk is 4,100 KRW and the minimum being 2,800 KRW depending on the brand of milk and other properties.

12 eggs price

2,100 KRW

2,800 KRW

4,100 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.6

$2.1

$3.1

A dozen eggs costs around 2,800 KRW on average with 2,100 KRW and 4,100 KRW being the lower and upper limits respectively.

Fresh whole chicken price

4,700 KRW

6,100 KRW

8,600 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.5

$4.6

$6.5

The price range of a fresh whole chicken in Goyang is between 4,700 KRW and 8,600 KRW depending on the size of the chicken and whether it is oraganic or not. The average price is approximatly 6,100 KRW.

Pack of beef price

5,500 KRW

8,300 KRW

17,000 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$4.1

$6.2

$12

The price of a regular pack of beef or meat is around 8,300 KRW. A pack of beef contains around 1Kg or 1lb depending on packing.

Medium bag of rice price

2,200 KRW

3,000 KRW

4,300 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.7

$2.3

$3.2

A bag of rice in Goyang costs around 3,000 KRW on average with prices rangeing between 2,200 KRW and 4,300 KRW depending on the brand and quality.

Bag of tomatos price

830 KRW

1,100 KRW

2,100 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.62

$0.83

$1.6

A bag of tomatoes costs anywhere from 830 KRW to 2,100 KRW. A bag of tomatoes denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Bag of apples price

1,500 KRW

1,900 KRW

3,200 KRW

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.1

$1.5

$2.4

A bag of apples costs 1,900 KRW on average. A bag of apples denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Grocery and food expenditure to income ratio

The average grocery-to-income ratio in Goyang is around 24%. This means that couples spend 24% of their income on grocery and basic household items. The expenditure can range from 16% to 29% depending on salary and location.

Expenditure on food and grocery for couples