Cost of Living 2026

Utilities Price in South Korea (2026)

Utilities costs about ₩136831 per 1 person, monthly ($101.57 / ₺4939.89 TRY) in South Korea in 2026, about 29% above the ₺3833.11 TRY world average. It is the #25 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$101.57 / ₺4939.89 TRY
World average₺3833.11 TRY
World median₺3214.89 TRY
Cheapest: Iran₺537.92 TRYrank #85 of 85
Most expensive: Austria₺9267.91 TRYrank #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 (₺4939.89 TRY) in South Korea in 2026.
Is a monthly utility bill expensive in South Korea?
It is the #25 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 29% above the ₺3833.11 TRY world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
A monthly utility bill in South Korea is about $101.57 per 1 person, monthly / ₺4939.89 TRY.
Which country has the cheapest utilities?
The cheapest in this comparison is Iran at about ₺537.92 TRY.
Which country has the most expensive utilities?
The most expensive is Austria at about ₺9267.91 TRY.
How does the cost of living in South Korea compare?
The world average for a monthly utility bill is about ₺3833.11 TRY and the median is ₺3214.89 TRY - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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