Here you will learn about prices in South Korea. I tried to collect the most recent and complete information. I hope that you will find new and interesting information here.
All prices are in South Korea Won. You could find out the current exchange rate of Won on the Internet.
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Prices in cities of South Korea
The average cost of living in Seoul for one person, in case of having your own accommodation, is 1500000 Won per month.
The average price of subway ride is 1300 Won.
Minimum cost of bus ride is 1200 Won.
Food prices
The food prices are nearly the same among the country. There are a lot of shops in cities.
See the average food prices in South Korea in Won below.
| Milk (1 litre) | 2400 |
| White bread (0.5 kg.) | 2700 |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 3300 |
| Beef (1 kg.) | 20000 |
| Cheese (1 kg.) | 15000 |
| Chicken breast (1 kg.) | 9000 |
| Apples (1 kg.) | 6500 |
| Bananas (1 kg.) | 4000 |
| Oranges (1 kg.) | 5800 |
| Potatoes (1 kg.) | 3500 |
| Onion (1 kg.) | 2900 |
| Water (1.5 litre) | 1200 |
Accommodation rent
The rent of apartment for a long term is quite expensive pleasure. Frequently, apart from the rent, you should also make a deposit, which means a huge amount of money. As for prices, everything is individual. For example, a small apartment of 25 square meters costs 700000 Won per month.
The month rent accommodation for student with starting size of 4 (that`s right — 4) square meters (also called as «goshiwon») costs 400000 Won.
The starting price of room in hotel of Seoul per day is 30000 Won.
What to bring from South Korea
There are plenty of unusual and interesting things in South Korea. You could bring from this country many things as for yourself, as as a gift.
1. Cosmetics. The quality is high and the range is wide.
2. Green tea and also herbal and ginseng drinks.
3. Miniature furniture. For example, a small bed table.
4. Ceramics and porcelain.
5. Various sweets.
6. Products made of korean paper. For example, waterproof dishes and fans.