🍜
$5.78
8,547 KRW Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.15
4,658 KRW Cappuccino
🚌
$35.9
53,027 KRW Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$282.4
417,625 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
≈ €1,018
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,162 ≈ €1,018/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 ≈ €1,124/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
8,547 KRW
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.07
6,018 KRW
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.17
6,166 KRW
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.62
2,396 KRW
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.35
3,475 KRW
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.72
5,501 KRW
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$8.15
12,052 KRW
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.57
6,758 KRW
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.68
3,963 KRW
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.37
2,026 KRW
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$12.1
17,952 KRW
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.43
2,115 KRW
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.75
2,588 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,103
1,630,987 KRW
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$504
745,268 KRW
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$101.3
149,840 KRW
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$403.6
596,773 KRW
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$282.4
417,625 KRW
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$57.6
85,131 KRW
📶
Internet (monthly)
$15
22,196 KRW
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$449.7
664,928 KRW
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$70
103,438 KRW
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.52
11,120 KRW
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$6.30
9,316 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.7
91,223 KRW
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$29.1
43,016 KRW
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$69.3
102,476 KRW
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$68.8
101,722 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$15,446
22,840,185 KRW
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.09
1,612 KRW
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$35.9
53,027 KRW
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$12.7
18,736 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$3.06
4,525 KRW
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$2.33
3,445 KRW
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$56.5
83,608 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$10.9
16,103 KRW
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$6.13
9,065 KRW
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.18
6,181 KRW
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.32
3,431 KRW
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.45
2,144 KRW
💇
Men's Haircut
$8.66
12,806 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$19.4
28,643 KRW
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$13.7
20,200 KRW
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$153.7
227,223 KRW
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$36.9
54,536 KRW
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.82
7,128 KRW
☕
Cappuccino
$3.15
4,658 KRW
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.60
3,845 KRW
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
—
—
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
—
—
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$45
66,469 KRW
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.79
4,126 KRW