South Korea

Cost of living in South Korea: detailed budget 2026

Monthly budget for solo, couples and families. Housing, food, transport and more.

Custom budget simulator

Household

Adults
1
Children
0

Housing type

Main transport mode

Dining out frequency

Entertainment & leisure

Extra options

Your monthly estimate

1,700

1 adult · / month

Housing1,000 59%
Food285 17%
Coffee & drinks80 5%
Transport50 3%
Internet, mobile, electricity115 7%
Entertainment & leisure90 5%
Health insurance80 5%
HousingFoodCoffee & drinksTransportInternet, mobile, electricityEntertainment & leisureHealth insurance

Reference price breakdown

All common prices to plan your budget properly.

Accommodation
  • Hostel (dorm bed)18
  • Budget hotel / night45
  • Airbnb private room / night40
  • Airbnb apartment / month1,000
  • Long-term rent / month700
Food
  • Street food / meal4
  • Local restaurant / meal7
  • Mid-range restaurant / meal20
  • Groceries / week50
  • Coffee4
  • Local beer4
Transport
  • Transport ticket1.20
  • Monthly pass50
  • Taxi / km0.80
  • Scooter / day20
  • Car / day45
Utilities
  • Fiber internet / month25
  • Mobile plan / month30
  • Electricity / month60
Entertainment
  • Cinema ticket10
  • Gym / month50
  • Coworking / month180