🏠 Rent Conversion Calculator

📍 Deposit → Monthly

Converting 3.0억원 deposit to monthly rent

Monthly Rent

1,125,000

Annual: 1350만원

📍 Monthly → Deposit

To eliminate 500,000 monthly rent

Additional Deposit Needed

1.3억원

Total Deposit: 4.3억원

📊 2-Year Cost Comparison

CategoryJeonse (Deposit)Monthly Rent
Deposit3.0억원3.0억원 + α
Opportunity Cost2400만원-
Total Rent (2yr)-1200만원
Real Cost2400만원1200만원

Monthly rent is better!

Save approximately 1200만원 over 2 years.

🔄 Various Scenarios

Return RateDeposit CostBetter OptionDifference
2%1200만원Rent0원
3%1800만원Rent600만원
4%2400만원Rent1200만원
5%3000만원Rent1800만원
6%3600만원Rent2400만원
7%4200만원Rent3000만원
8%4800만원Rent3600만원

💡 Deposit + Rent Combinations

DepositMonthly RentAnnual Cost (4% opp.)
0원 (0%)1,125,0001350만원
7500만원 (25%)843,7501313만원
1.5억원 (50%)562,5001275만원Balance
2.3억원 (75%)281,2501238만원
3.0억원 (100%)01200만원
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Rent Conversion Result

Monthly rent is better

Save approximately 1200만원 over 2 years

🔎 Compare results

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About Conversion Rate

  • Legal maximum conversion rate: 5% annually
  • Actual market rates vary by location
  • Opportunity cost varies by investment ability

What is Rent Conversion?

Rent conversion refers to converting all or part of the Jeonse deposit to monthly rent, or vice versa. The Housing Lease Protection Act sets a maximum conversion rate to reduce tenant burden.

Legal Conversion Rate

Maximum Conversion Rate:

5% annually (Bank of Korea base rate + 3.5%)

As of 2024, may vary with base rate changes

How to Choose

CriteriaJeonse BetterMonthly Better
Available FundsHave savingsLimited savings
Investment SkillLow returnsHigh returns
Stay DurationLong-termShort-term
Rate OutlookRising ratesFalling rates

What is Opportunity Cost?

When you lock your money in a Jeonse deposit, you give up potential investment returns. This is opportunity cost. For example, 300 million KRW at 4% return would earn 12 million KRW annually, which you forgo with Jeonse.

Important Considerations

  • Consider risk of deposit non-return
  • Protect against fraud (get deposit insurance)
  • Check renewal increase limits (5% cap)
  • Consider monthly rent tax deduction benefits