🍜
$5.78
7,659 KRW Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.15
4,174 KRW Cappuccino
🚌
$35.9
47,517 KRW Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$282.4
374,226 KRW Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Korea alone?
To live in Daegu on a moderate budget, you'll need around $612/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($282), weekday lunches out ($116), weekend casual meals ($33), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($95), a monthly transit pass ($36), and a few taxi rides ($51). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Korea for two?
2 persons
$1,162
≈ €1,039
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,162 ≈ €1,039/month — a proper apartment ($504), 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 $1,283 ≈ €1,147/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)
$5.78
7,659 KRW
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.07
5,393 KRW
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.17
5,526 KRW
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.62
2,147 KRW
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.35
3,114 KRW
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.72
4,929 KRW
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$8.15
10,799 KRW
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.57
6,056 KRW
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.68
3,551 KRW
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.37
1,815 KRW
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$12.1
16,086 KRW
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.43
1,895 KRW
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.75
2,319 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,103
1,461,496 KRW
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$504
667,821 KRW
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$101.3
134,269 KRW
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$403.6
534,757 KRW
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$282.4
374,226 KRW
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$57.6
76,284 KRW
📶
Internet (monthly)
$15
19,889 KRW
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$449.7
595,830 KRW
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$70
92,688 KRW
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.52
9,965 KRW
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$6.30
8,348 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.7
81,743 KRW
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$29.1
38,546 KRW
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$69.3
91,827 KRW
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$68.8
91,151 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$15,446
20,466,660 KRW
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.09
1,444 KRW
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$35.9
47,517 KRW
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$12.7
16,789 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$3.06
4,055 KRW
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$2.33
3,087 KRW
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$56.5
74,919 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$10.9
14,430 KRW
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$6.13
8,123 KRW
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.18
5,539 KRW
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.32
3,074 KRW
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.45
1,921 KRW
💇
Men's Haircut
$8.66
11,475 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$19.4
25,667 KRW
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$13.7
18,100 KRW
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$153.7
203,610 KRW
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$36.9
48,868 KRW
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.82
6,387 KRW
☕
Cappuccino
$3.15
4,174 KRW
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.60
3,445 KRW
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
—
—
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
—
—
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$45
59,562 KRW
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.79
3,697 KRW