PRICES IN SOUTH KOREA
The Republic of Korea (unofficially known as South Korea) is a beautiful Asian country with a comfortable climate, low crime rates, high-quality healthcare, and a modern economy. The incomes of Korean workers are now higher than in many European countries. The average pre-tax salary in South Korea is just over 4.2 million won per month ($3,100), and the minimum wage is 10,030 won per hour ($7). The national currency is the South Korean won (₩).
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in South Korea in 2025.
PRICES IN SOUTH KOREA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2,940.56 ₩/1.86 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 4,176.60 ₩/2.64 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 4,136.73 ₩/2.62 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 4,221.10 ₩/2.67 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 17,823.97 ₩/11.28 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 12,553.67 ₩/7.94 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 10,384.30 ₩/6.57 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 4,756.60 ₩/3.01 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 8,031.72 ₩/5.08 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 7,949.31 ₩/5.03 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 5,134.16 ₩/3.25 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 4,076.77 ₩/2.58 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3,347.65 ₩/2.12 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,575.68 ₩/1.00 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 25,000.00 ₩/15.82 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 2,976.55 ₩/1.88 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3,850.10 ₩/2.44 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 4,500.00 ₩/2.85 € |
Important. South Korea has a relatively high cost of living, especially in the capital city of Seoul, which is consistently ranked among the ten richest cities in the world.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 1,500.00 ₩/0.95 € |
| Monthly pass | 62,000.00 ₩/39.22 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 800.00 ₩/0.51 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1,655.82 ₩/1.05 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 234,213.94 ₩/148.17 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 55,703.78 ₩/35.24 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 30,389.67 ₩/19.23 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 69,575.36 ₩/44.02 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 27,088.24 ₩/17.14 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 15,000.00 ₩/9.49 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 79,216.87 ₩/50.11 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 65,705.37 ₩/41.57 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 114,067.18 ₩/72.16 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 150,151.52 ₩/94.99 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 30,786 ₩/19.48 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,962 ₩/1.24 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,866 ₩/3.71 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 789,973.47 ₩/499.76 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 2,076,719.54 ₩/1,313.78 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Korean cities.
In conclusion, we note that the best cities to live in South Korea are Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Suwon.
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