Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea

Summary of cost of living in Seoul

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₩6,401,706
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₩3,891,140
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Seoul
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₩13,165
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₩8,058
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₩5,895
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₩2,798
12 eggs, large ₩5,725
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₩8,187
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₩10,454
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₩8,203
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₩3,897
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₩3,010
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₩22,401
2 liters of coca-cola ₩3,296
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₩4,488
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₩3,727,990
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₩2,395,900
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₩273,226
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₩1,238,220
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₩902,041
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₩114,665
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₩29,085
40” flat screen tv ₩418,515
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₩100,183
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₩11,893
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₩14,266
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₩79,937
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₩61,961
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₩93,969
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₩144,451
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₩37,391,200
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₩1,682
Monthly ticket public transport ₩58,332
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₩16,009
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₩5,748
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₩6,336
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₩32,756
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₩15,753
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₩10,736
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₩8,307
4 rolls of toilet paper ₩3,094
Tube of toothpaste ₩4,101
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₩15,955
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₩31,542
2 tickets to the movies ₩27,407
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₩196,179
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₩81,020
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₩13,223
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₩5,510
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₩5,163
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₩775,637
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₩184
1 month of gym membership in business district ₩77,817
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₩4,500
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 143 prices entered by 68 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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