Wikipedia: Gyeongbokgung
Asia
South Korea
Trust 100
Cities tracked
7
Local currency
₩
83
Relocation
Living here, beyond cost
Visa-free for
193 passports
Official policy
Safety index
76 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
180 Mbps
148 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
49.5%
VAT 10% · Corp 24%
About South Korea
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$844
Family of 4 / mo
$2,175
Internet
152.57Mbps
Interest rate
3.25%
Inflation
1.6%
Population
51.71M
South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is an exciting and vibrant country located on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. It is famous for its rich history, delicious food, and modern technology. The capital city, Seoul, is a bustling metropolis where traditional palaces stand alongside skyscrapers.
Most affordable cities
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Busan, South Korea
Trust 47USD $1,220 / mo · single, excl. rent
Chuncheon, South Korea
Trust 47USD $822 / mo · single, excl. rent
Daegu, South Korea
Trust 47USD $1,035 / mo · single, excl. rent
Daejeon, South Korea
Trust 47USD $1,070 / mo · single, excl. rent
Incheon, South Korea
Trust 47USD $1,258 / mo · single, excl. rent
Seoul, South Korea
Trust 47USD $1,823 / mo · single, excl. rent
Ulsan, South Korea
Trust 47USD $946 / mo · single, excl. rent
Showing: Single person. Family figures marked “~” are estimated from single-person data (×2.7).
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $159.41
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $84.55
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $58.16
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $109.79
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)rough3%
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $3,366
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $2.09
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $7.15
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $4.76
- Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $1.08
- CappuccinoroughUSD $5.49
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $9.53
- Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $58.35
- Fast Food ComboroughUSD $8.33
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $46.59
- Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $9.5
- Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $5.17
- Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $8.01
- Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $8.35
- Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $5.31
- Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $3.89
- Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $3.26
- Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $1.58
- Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $19.05
- Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $5.36
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $13.66
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $2,140
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $744.46
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $514.15
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,732
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,212
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,199
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $71.45
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $27.21
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $14.29
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $559.6
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $31,706
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $1.72
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $4.16
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $41,080
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $14.29
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $65.49
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $36,848
- One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.55
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $32.76
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $210.67
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