Cost of Living in South Korea
Andong
Ansan-si
Anseong
Anyang-si
Ara-dong
Asan
Beolgyo
Boryeong
Boseong
Buan
Bucheon-si
Busan
Buyeo
Changnyeong
Changsu
Changwon
Cheonan
Cheongju-si
Cheongsong gun
Cheorwon
Chinch'ŏn
Chinju
Chuncheon
Chungju
Daegu
Daejeon
Damyang
Donghae City
Eisen
Gaigeturi
Ganghwa-gun
Gangneung
Gapyeong
Geoje
Gijang
Gimcheon
Gimpo-si
Gongju
Goseong
Goyang-si
Gumi
Gunpo
Gunsan
Guri-si
Gwangju
Gwangmyeong
Gwangyang
Gyeongju
Gyeongsan-si
Hadong
Haenam
Hanam
Hayang
Heunghae
Hongch’ŏn
Hongseong
Hwacheon
Hwado
Hwaseong-si
Hwasun
Hwawŏn
Icheon-si
Ido-dong
Iksan
Imsil
Incheon
Jangheung
Jangseong
Jeju City
Jenzan
Jeongeup
Jeonju
Jinan-gun
Jumunjin
Jungpyong
Kimhae
Kimje
Kinzan
Koch'ang
Koesan
Kosong
Kunwi
Kurye
Kwangyang
Kyosai
Masan
Miryang
Mokpo
Muan
Mungyeong
Munsan
Naesŏ
Naju
Namsa
Namyangju
Nangen
Neietsu
Nonsan
Okcheon
Ora-dong
Osan
Pohang
Pubal
Pyeongtaek
Sangju
Santyoku
Sejong
Seodong
Seogwipo
Seonghwan
Seongnam-si
Seosan
Seoul
Siheungdong
Sinan
Sinhyeon
Sokcho
Suncheon
Suwon
Taesal-li
Tallang-dong
Tangjin
Tongyeong
T’aebaek
Uijeongbu-si
Uiwang
Ulsan
Ungsang
Wabu
Waegwan
Wanju
Wŏnju
Yanggu
Yangju
Yangp'yŏng
Yangsan
Yecheon
Yeoju
Yeongam
Yeongdong
Yeonggwang
Yeongju
Yeonil
Yeosu
Yesan
Yŏnmu
Family of 4 Monthly Cost
KRW 1,237,579
100290% of US
Single Person Monthly Cost
KRW 742,691
96957% of US
house Housing
Rent
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,078,336.90 | KRW 978,768.17 - 1,208,989.08 |
| 1BR Apartment Outside Centre | KRW 719,764.34 | KRW 656,476.14 - 826,612.52 |
| 3BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 2,016,602.54 | KRW 1,829,270.06 - 2,268,663.59 |
| 3BR Apartment Outside Centre | KRW 1,295,885.72 | KRW 1,180,874.55 - 1,489,084.21 |
Purchase
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Square Meter City Centre | KRW 4,324,940.50 | KRW 3,923,990.59 - 4,890,619.69 |
| Price per Square Meter Outside Centre | KRW 2,528,861.80 | KRW 2,297,380.69 - 2,940,860.20 |
food Food
Restaurant
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cappuccino | KRW 3,495.13 | KRW 3,289.76 - 3,730.01 |
| Fast Food Combo Meal | KRW 6,985.55 | KRW 6,577.10 - 7,582.73 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal | KRW 11,641.34 | KRW 10,916.80 - 12,577.70 |
| Mid-Range Restaurant for Two | KRW 46,495.95 | KRW 43,789.72 - 49,969.48 |
Grocery
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Apples 1kg | KRW 3,114.15 | KRW 2,918.72 - 3,314.49 |
| Bananas 1kg | KRW 1,165.80 | KRW 1,092.39 - 1,243.64 |
| Beef 1kg | KRW 15,564.07 | KRW 14,576.91 - 16,770.27 |
| Bread 500g | KRW 1,945.74 | KRW 1,818.62 - 2,083.30 |
| Chicken 1kg | KRW 7,756.37 | KRW 7,264.90 - 8,264.48 |
| Eggs 12 pieces | KRW 2,721.05 | KRW 2,554.40 - 2,938.02 |
| Milk 1L | KRW 856.52 | KRW 802.66 - 904.88 |
| Rice 1kg | KRW 2,727.10 | KRW 2,566.03 - 2,946.47 |
| Water 1.5L | KRW 1,162.44 | KRW 1,095.79 - 1,239.71 |
bus Transport
Public Transport
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass | KRW 46,107.39 | KRW 43,001.74 - 49,444.49 |
| One Way Ticket | KRW 1,915.10 | KRW 1,787.34 - 2,080.76 |
Taxi
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Per Kilometer | KRW 1,375.55 | KRW 1,283.85 - 1,508.23 |
| Taxi Start | KRW 2,295.21 | KRW 2,146.77 - 2,459.18 |
Car
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 1L | KRW 841.49 | KRW 785.61 - 919.82 |
bulb Utilities
Basic Utilities
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities 85m² | KRW 143,832.04 | KRW 136,195.77 - 152,191.24 |
globe Internet
Broadband
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps | KRW 44,011.70 | KRW 41,605.62 - 46,437.04 |
Mobile
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Plan | KRW 40,194.04 | KRW 37,849.93 - 42,279.87 |
hospital Healthcare
Medical
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit | KRW 93,407.65 | KRW 87,435.17 - 99,289.98 |
Insurance
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance Monthly | KRW 311,499.97 | KRW 289,986.09 - 336,097.84 |
🎓 Education
Preschool
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Monthly Fee | KRW 945,608.68 | KRW 894,782.84 - 1,004,296.31 |
School
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International School Annual Fee | KRW 19,722,422.94 | KRW 18,533,666.18 - 20,954,838.11 |
🎬 Entertainment
Fitness
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Club Monthly | KRW 38,838.84 | KRW 36,657.55 - 41,851.88 |
Cinema
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | KRW 10,880.12 | KRW 10,305.05 - 11,672.60 |
Sports
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Court 1 Hour | KRW 19,417.73 | KRW 18,219.42 - 21,006.11 |
Recent Data Updates
| City | Category | Item | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andong | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,052,627.97 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Ansan-si | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,137,582.51 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Anseong | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,107,291.78 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Anyang-si | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,109,077.11 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Ara-dong | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,036,932.26 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Asan | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,042,751.04 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Beolgyo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 979,750.18 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Boryeong | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,076,068.39 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Boseong | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,054,304.34 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Buan | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,041,858.70 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bucheon-si | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,134,448.88 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Busan | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,199,730.76 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Buyeo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,034,784.65 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Changnyeong | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,032,751.79 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Changsu | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,025,340.30 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Changwon | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,115,964.41 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Cheonan | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,155,133.56 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Cheongju-si | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,107,106.36 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Cheongsong gun | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,028,270.90 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Cheorwon | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KRW 1,040,226.64 /month | 2026-07-28 |