Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in South Korea
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Economic & Living Costs in South Korea
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
8000-15000 ₩
Avg: 11500 ₩
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
35000-100000 ₩
Avg: 67500 ₩
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
7500-10000 ₩
Avg: 8750 ₩
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
2600-7000 ₩
Avg: 4800 ₩
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
550000-1500000 ₩
Avg: 1025000 ₩
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
400000-1200000 ₩
Avg: 800000 ₩
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
1500000-3754000 ₩
Avg: 2627000 ₩
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
918000-2000000 ₩
Avg: 1459000 ₩
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
1400-1650 ₩
Avg: 1525 ₩
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
6000-18000 ₩
Avg: 12000 ₩
Monthly Transport Pass
60000-90000 ₩
Avg: 75000 ₩
Gasoline (1L)
1600-1900 ₩
Avg: 1750 ₩
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
170000-361250 ₩
Avg: 265625 ₩
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
20000-50000 ₩
Avg: 35000 ₩
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
25000-72000 ₩
Avg: 48500 ₩
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
2000-3820.89 ₩
Avg: 2910.44 ₩
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
2500-8000 ₩
Avg: 5250 ₩
Eggs (12)
2400-6960 ₩
Avg: 4680 ₩
Local Cheese (1kg)
10600-45000 ₩
Avg: 27800 ₩
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
35000-130000 ₩
Avg: 82500 ₩
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
10000-40000 ₩
Avg: 25000 ₩
Cinema Ticket
13000-18000 ₩
Avg: 15500 ₩
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
300000-2688000 ₩
Avg: 1494000 ₩
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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