What is cost of living like in South Korea?
Generally, the cost of living in Korea is much lower than most Western countries. Here is a short list of some common everyday goods and services (1000 won roughly = $1 US):- *1 liter of milk: 1200 won*12 eggs: 1500 won*bus fare: normal – 850 won*express – 1400 won*subway: 800 won*taxi basic fare: 1900 won*a movie ticket: 8000 won*a bottled beer in a bar: 5000 won*beer bottled from a store: 1300 won*a bottle of soju (Korean vodka) in a restaurant 4,000 won*a bottle of soju in a supermarket 1,200 won*dry cleaning a collared shirt: 2000 won*a standard load at the Laundromat: 5000 won*basic Korean meal (rice, soup and side dish): 5000 won*Korean meat dinner (for one): 6000-25000 won*one month utilities in a small apartment: 15000-70000 won.
