🍜
$6.01
8,887 KRW Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.21
4,747 KRW Cappuccino
🚌
$39.8
58,839 KRW Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$314.6
465,136 KRW Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Korea alone?
To live in Daejeon on a moderate budget, you'll need around $634/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($315), weekday lunches out ($120), weekend casual meals ($35), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($96), a monthly transit pass ($40), and a few taxi rides ($28). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Korea for two?
2 persons
$1,251
≈ €1,096
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,251 ≈ €1,096/month — a proper apartment ($612), 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 $1,354 ≈ €1,185/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)
$6.01
8,887 KRW
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.41
6,521 KRW
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.43
6,551 KRW
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.98
2,928 KRW
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.60
3,845 KRW
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.68
5,442 KRW
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.03
8,917 KRW
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.37
6,462 KRW
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.20
3,253 KRW
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.34
1,982 KRW
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$14.4
21,309 KRW
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.99
2,943 KRW
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.49
2,203 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$661.2
977,799 KRW
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$611.7
904,484 KRW
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$86.9
128,428 KRW
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$349.6
516,951 KRW
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$314.6
465,136 KRW
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$67.3
99,475 KRW
📶
Internet (monthly)
$17.4
25,700 KRW
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$403
595,931 KRW
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$62.2
91,948 KRW
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$5.96
8,813 KRW
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$15.5
22,980 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$53.5
79,172 KRW
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$44.7
66,144 KRW
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$75.2
111,186 KRW
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$70.8
104,709 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$21,762
32,179,925 KRW
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.17
1,730 KRW
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$39.8
58,839 KRW
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$7.05
10,425 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.28
6,329 KRW
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$6.22
9,198 KRW
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
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Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$8.29
12,259 KRW
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.36
6,447 KRW
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$6.45
9,538 KRW
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.29
3,386 KRW
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.38
2,041 KRW
💇
Men's Haircut
$7.12
10,529 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$14.4
21,279 KRW
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$11.5
17,020 KRW
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$214.2
316,686 KRW
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$36.9
54,491 KRW
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.64
6,861 KRW
☕
Cappuccino
$3.21
4,747 KRW
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.72
4,022 KRW
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
—
—
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.13
192.2 KRW
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$47.9
70,787 KRW
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.61
3,860 KRW