🍜
$6.01
7,964 KRW Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.21
4,253 KRW Cappuccino
🚌
$39.8
52,724 KRW Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$314.6
416,800 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
≈ €1,118
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,251 ≈ €1,118/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 ≈ €1,210/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
7,964 KRW
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.41
5,844 KRW
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.43
5,870 KRW
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.98
2,624 KRW
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.60
3,445 KRW
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.68
4,876 KRW
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.03
7,990 KRW
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.37
5,791 KRW
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.20
2,915 KRW
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.34
1,776 KRW
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$14.4
19,094 KRW
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.99
2,637 KRW
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.49
1,974 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$661.2
876,188 KRW
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$611.7
810,491 KRW
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$86.9
115,082 KRW
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$349.6
463,230 KRW
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$314.6
416,800 KRW
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$67.3
89,137 KRW
📶
Internet (monthly)
$17.4
23,030 KRW
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$403
534,002 KRW
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$62.2
82,393 KRW
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$5.96
7,897 KRW
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$15.5
20,592 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$53.5
70,944 KRW
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$44.7
59,270 KRW
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$75.2
99,632 KRW
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$70.8
93,828 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$21,762
28,835,825 KRW
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.17
1,550 KRW
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$39.8
52,724 KRW
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$7.05
9,342 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.28
5,671 KRW
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$6.22
8,242 KRW
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
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Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$8.29
10,985 KRW
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.36
5,777 KRW
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$6.45
8,547 KRW
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.29
3,034 KRW
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.38
1,829 KRW
💇
Men's Haircut
$7.12
9,434 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$14.4
19,068 KRW
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$11.5
15,252 KRW
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$214.2
283,776 KRW
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$36.9
48,829 KRW
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.64
6,148 KRW
☕
Cappuccino
$3.21
4,253 KRW
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.72
3,604 KRW
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
—
—
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.13
172.3 KRW
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$47.9
63,431 KRW
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.61
3,458 KRW