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🇰🇷Cost of Living in Seoul

South Korea · Population: 9,776,000 · Cost Index: 72/100

Cost of Living in Seoul

South Korea · Asia

Seoul is South Korea's dynamic capital, famous for K-pop culture, cutting-edge technology, and ancient palaces. It offers excellent public transit and a vibrant nightlife scene.

9,776,000

Population

72

Cost Index

84

Safety Index

78

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,950 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,295.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$950.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$580.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,300.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,350.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $8.45
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$7.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$40.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$6.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.50
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$3.00
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.00
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.50
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$9.00
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$6.00
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50

Transportation

Avg: $10.26
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$45.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$1.10
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$3.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.75
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.45

Utilities

Avg: $69.00
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$150.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$35.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$22.00

Healthcare

Avg: $21.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$18.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$35.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$10.00

Entertainment

Avg: $17.38
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$50.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$10.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.50
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$5.00

Clothing

Avg: $65.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$70.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$35.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$90.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
KRW
Language
Korean
Cost Index
72/100
Safety Index
84/100
Quality of Life
78/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.