Restaurant prices in South Korea
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in South Korea? What are the prices in affordable pubs in South Korea? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in South Korea?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 6.9 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.6 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 35 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 6.4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.4 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in South Korea, including local beer, Burger King or a similar bar, bottle of water, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, or coffee
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in South Korea
What currency is used in South Korea and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in South Korea South Korean won (KRW ₩). For 10 US dollars you can get 14.2 thousand South Korean won. For 100 US dollars you can get 142 thousand South Korean won. And the other way around: For 100 South Korean won you can get 0.0706 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in South Korea? Look here: Prices in cities in South Korea
Prices: Busan Cheongju Gwangju Incheon Seoul Yeosu Daegu Daejeon Bucheon Anyang
cheap restaurant
$6.9 ($4.9 - $10.6)
66% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$3.2 ($2 - $4.8)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$3.5 ($2.1 - $4.8)
31% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.73 ($0.56 - $1.2)
65% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.6 ($4.9 - $6.7)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.4 ($1.1 - $2.3)
by half less than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in South Korea
(The last update: 3 days ago)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in South Korea:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $6.9 (₩9.75K)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $35 (₩50.2K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.6 (₩8K)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $3.2 (₩4.5K)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.2 (₩6K)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.4 (₩2K)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.73 (₩1.03K)
- Cappuccino $3.5 (₩5.01K)
- Espresso Coffee $2.5 (₩3.5K)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.7 (₩2.4K)
Price changes in previous years in South Korea
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.5(₩3.56K), 2012: $2.9(₩4.07K), 2013: $3.2(₩4.5K), 2014: $3.1(₩4.37K), 2015: $3.2(₩4.53K), 2016: $3.1(₩4.41K), 2017: $3.2(₩4.47K), and 2018: $3.3(₩4.65K)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $28(₩40K), 2011: $25(₩35K), 2012: $21(₩30K), 2013: $27(₩38K), 2014: $26(₩37.5K), 2015: $27(₩38K), 2016: $28(₩40K), 2017: $28(₩40K), and 2018: $28(₩40K)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $1.7(₩2.35K), 2011: $1.8(₩2.5K), 2012: $2.1(₩3K), 2013: $2.1(₩3K), 2014: $2.1(₩3K), 2015: $2.1(₩3K), 2016: $2.1(₩3K), 2017: $2.3(₩3.25K), and 2018: $2.8(₩4K).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in South Korea?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.91(₩1.29K), 2011: $0.8(₩1.13K), 2012: $1(₩1.45K), 2013: $1.1(₩1.54K), 2014: $0.94(₩1.33K), 2015: $1.1(₩1.52K), 2016: $1.1(₩1.5K), 2017: $1.1(₩1.55K), and 2018: $1.2(₩1.64K) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.83(₩1.17K), 2011: $0.56(₩797), 2012: $0.66(₩929), 2013: $0.65(₩923), 2014: $0.58(₩829), 2015: $0.57(₩814), 2016: $0.53(₩753), 2017: $0.59(₩830), and 2018: $0.61(₩871)
