Cost of Living 2026

Chicken Breast Price in South Korea (2026)

Chicken Breast costs about ₩10661 per kg ($7.99 / Rp144857.05 IDR) in South Korea in 2026, about 1% above the Rp143542.75 IDR world average. It is the #37 most expensive of 85 countries tracked by imhere (cheapest: Thailand, priciest: Switzerland). Data updated 8 Aug 2026.

South Korea vs the world

CountryPriceNotes
South Korea₩10661 per kg$7.99 / Rp144857.05 IDR
World averageRp143542.75 IDR
World medianRp124752.99 IDR
Cheapest: ThailandRp47824.61 IDRrank #85 of 85
Most expensive: SwitzerlandRp488659.58 IDRrank #1 of 85

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a kg of chicken breast in South Korea?
A kg of chicken breast costs about ₩10661 per kg (Rp144857.05 IDR) in South Korea in 2026.
Is a kg of chicken breast expensive in South Korea?
It is the #37 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 1% above the Rp143542.75 IDR world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
A kg of chicken breast in South Korea is about $7.99 per kg / Rp144857.05 IDR.
Which country has the cheapest chicken breast?
The cheapest in this comparison is Thailand at about Rp47824.61 IDR.
Which country has the most expensive chicken breast?
The most expensive is Switzerland at about Rp488659.58 IDR.
How does the cost of living in South Korea compare?
The world average for a kg of chicken breast is about Rp143542.75 IDR and the median is Rp124752.99 IDR - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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