Everyday prices
Typical prices in South Korean won (KRW), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 10,000 KRW |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 60,000 KRW |
| Cappuccino | 5,250 KRW |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 5,000 KRW |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 1,080 KRW |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 1,500 KRW |
| Taxi, starting fare | 4,600 KRW |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 1,800 KRW |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 4,500 KRW |
| Average net monthly salary | 3,140,000 KRW |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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