South Korea flagCost 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