Cost of Living 2026

Utilities Price in South Korea (2026)

Utilities costs about ₩136831 per 1 person, monthly ($102.53 / Rp1859200.36 IDR) in South Korea in 2026, about 31% above the Rp1417469.96 IDR world average. It is the #23 most expensive of 85 countries tracked by imhere (cheapest: Iran, priciest: Austria). Data updated 8 Aug 2026.

South Korea vs the world

CountryPriceNotes
South Korea₩136831 per 1 person, monthly$102.53 / Rp1859200.36 IDR
World averageRp1417469.96 IDR
World medianRp1198571.56 IDR
Cheapest: IranRp200547.68 IDRrank #85 of 85
Most expensive: AustriaRp3339895.59 IDRrank #1 of 85

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a monthly utility bill in South Korea?
A monthly utility bill costs about ₩136831 per 1 person, monthly (Rp1859200.36 IDR) in South Korea in 2026.
Is a monthly utility bill expensive in South Korea?
It is the #23 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 31% above the Rp1417469.96 IDR world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
A monthly utility bill in South Korea is about $102.53 per 1 person, monthly / Rp1859200.36 IDR.
Which country has the cheapest utilities?
The cheapest in this comparison is Iran at about Rp200547.68 IDR.
Which country has the most expensive utilities?
The most expensive is Austria at about Rp3339895.59 IDR.
How does the cost of living in South Korea compare?
The world average for a monthly utility bill is about Rp1417469.96 IDR and the median is Rp1198571.56 IDR - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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