Cost of Living 2026

Chicken Breast Price in South Korea (2026)

Chicken Breast costs about ₩10661 per kg ($7.91) in South Korea in 2026, about 1% below the $7.97 USD 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$7.91
World average$7.97 USD
World median$6.88 USD
Cheapest: Thailand$2.68 USDrank #85 of 85
Most expensive: Switzerland$27.18 USDrank #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 ($7.91 USD) 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% below the $7.97 USD world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
A kg of chicken breast in South Korea is about $7.91 per kg / $7.91 USD.
Which country has the cheapest chicken breast?
The cheapest in this comparison is Thailand at about $2.68 USD.
Which country has the most expensive chicken breast?
The most expensive is Switzerland at about $27.18 USD.
How does the cost of living in South Korea compare?
The world average for a kg of chicken breast is about $7.97 USD and the median is $6.88 USD - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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