🍜
$5.70
7,553 KRW Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.82
5,062 KRW Cappuccino
🚌
$38.1
50,445 KRW Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$303.8
402,542 KRW Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Korea alone?
To live in Busan on a moderate budget, you'll need around $666/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($304), weekday lunches out ($114), weekend casual meals ($40), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($115), a monthly transit pass ($38), and a few taxi rides ($56). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Korea for two?
2 persons
$1,360
≈ €1,215
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,360 ≈ €1,215/month — a proper apartment ($635), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in South Korea?
With a child, the total comes to around $1,489 ≈ €1,331/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$5.70
7,553 KRW
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.97
6,586 KRW
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.39
5,817 KRW
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.68
2,226 KRW
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.05
4,041 KRW
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.01
5,314 KRW
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$8.84
11,714 KRW
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.41
5,844 KRW
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.12
4,134 KRW
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.68
2,226 KRW
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$11
14,576 KRW
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.95
2,584 KRW
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.91
2,531 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$778.7
1,031,777 KRW
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$634.5
840,782 KRW
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$116.1
153,801 KRW
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$423.8
561,524 KRW
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$303.8
402,542 KRW
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$64.9
86,023 KRW
📶
Internet (monthly)
$17.5
23,149 KRW
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$402.3
533,075 KRW
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$60.7
80,418 KRW
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.19
10,852 KRW
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$16.6
22,023 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$59.7
79,040 KRW
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$35.3
46,748 KRW
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$64.9
86,050 KRW
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$66
87,415 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$24,275
32,165,667 KRW
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.10
1,458 KRW
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$38.1
50,445 KRW
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$14
18,577 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$3.74
4,956 KRW
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$6.05
8,017 KRW
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$23.1
30,596 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$10.8
14,258 KRW
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$6.13
8,123 KRW
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.73
4,943 KRW
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.58
2,094 KRW
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.28
1,696 KRW
💇
Men's Haircut
$10.6
13,979 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$14.2
18,803 KRW
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$14.6
19,399 KRW
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$69.3
91,787 KRW
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$27.1
35,856 KRW
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$8.00
10,601 KRW
☕
Cappuccino
$3.82
5,062 KRW
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.76
3,657 KRW
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$518.4
686,875 KRW
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.32
424 KRW
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$40.7
53,864 KRW
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.96
3,922 KRW