Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,385/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,724
Family of 4
$5,823
Median local salary (after tax)$2,989/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Seoul$871$580$2,075Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$2.00
Bread (loaf)$3.05
Eggs (12)$2.94
Rice (1kg)$3.16
Chicken (1kg)$9.66
Apples (1kg)$7.50
Tomatoes (1kg)$6.38
Potatoes (1kg)$3.47
Water (1.5L)$1.14
Wine (mid-range)$20
Beer (0.5L store)$2.08
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$8.81
Mid-range dinner for 2$61
Cappuccino$3.66
Beer (draught)$3.39
Coke (0.33L)$1.56
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$44
Single ride$1.05
Gasoline (1L)$1.14
South Korea vs. the neighbors
🇰🇷South Korea(this country)
$1,385/mo🇺🇿Uzbekistan
$1,484/mo🇻🇳Vietnam
$1,183/mo🇦🇲Armenia
$1,659/mo🇬🇪Georgia
$1,672/mo🇹🇭Thailand
$1,743/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in South Korea?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,385/month including rent. Seoul is the cheapest at $1,385/mo.
What is the average rent in South Korea?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $871/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in South Korea?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $2,989, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.