🍜
$6.44
8,533 KRW Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.06
4,055 KRW Cappuccino
🚌
$161.1
213,482 KRW Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$223.7
296,391 KRW Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Korea alone?
To live in Gwangju on a moderate budget, you'll need around $670/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($224), weekday lunches out ($129), weekend casual meals ($35), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($92), a monthly transit pass ($161), and a few taxi rides ($30). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Korea for two?
2 persons
$1,167
≈ €1,043
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,167 ≈ €1,043/month — a proper apartment ($275), 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 $1,311 ≈ €1,172/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)
$6.44
8,533 KRW
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.34
5,751 KRW
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$3.11
4,121 KRW
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.75
2,319 KRW
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.95
3,909 KRW
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.26
4,320 KRW
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.95
6,559 KRW
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.62
6,122 KRW
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.10
4,108 KRW
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.21
1,603 KRW
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$13.8
18,312 KRW
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.66
2,200 KRW
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.08
2,756 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$413.3
547,703 KRW
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$274.6
363,824 KRW
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$62.7
83,095 KRW
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$358.8
475,487 KRW
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$223.7
296,391 KRW
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$42.8
56,673 KRW
📶
Internet (monthly)
$17.3
22,884 KRW
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
—
—
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
—
—
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.26
9,620 KRW
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
—
—
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
—
—
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$19.2
25,481 KRW
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$63.8
84,500 KRW
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$55.3
73,236 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🚗
VW Golf (new)
—
—
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.04
1,378 KRW
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$161.1
213,482 KRW
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$7.45
9,872 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$6.91
9,156 KRW
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
—
—
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$34.5
45,768 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
—
—
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$7.77
10,296 KRW
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.45
4,571 KRW
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.20
4,240 KRW
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.38
1,829 KRW
💇
Men's Haircut
$8.31
11,011 KRW
Item
USD $
KRW ₩
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$18.1
23,957 KRW
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$12.3
16,325 KRW
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
—
—
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$27.6
36,612 KRW
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.84
6,413 KRW
☕
Cappuccino
$3.06
4,055 KRW
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.34
3,101 KRW
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
—
—
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
—
—
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$29
38,453 KRW
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.17
2,875 KRW