Cost of Living in Seoul
Country: South Korea · Currency: KRW
Overall
53.3
Rent
30.7
Groceries
63.6
Dining out
59.4
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,128 | 12 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $885 | 41 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,631 | 23 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,576 | 8 data points |
Average prices in Seoul
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,128 | 12 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $885 | 41 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,631 | 23 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,576 | 8 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.97 | 37 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.03 | 38 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | 32 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | 6 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.47 | 44 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.39 | 7 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.8 | 5 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.15 | 18 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.53 | 52 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.36 | 52 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.73 | 23 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | 34 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.86 | 15 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.71 | 50 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.67 | 52 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.7 | 55 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.68 | 6 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.9 | 16 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.76 | 24 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.34 | 32 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.53 | 47 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,844 | 55 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | 19 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $84.8 | 18 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.96 | 19 data points |
| Cappuccino | $3.11 | 55 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.89 | 43 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.53 | 24 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.53 | 28 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | 7 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.1 | 44 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $47.3 | 37 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | 52 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.3 | 24 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $130 | 34 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | 58 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.13 | 15 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.03 | 8 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.9 | 51 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $60.9 | 49 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.46 | 25 data points |
| Men's haircut | $22.9 | 45 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.6 | 9 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,561 | 9 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15