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Living in Korea

Grocery Price Guide

Reference prices for common groceries and a monthly food budget calculator.

1Browse Prices by Category

Apples (사과)
1 ea
2,000 - 3,000 won
Cheapest: Market
Bananas (바나나)
bunch
3,000 - 5,000 won
Cheapest: Supermarket
Strawberries (딸기)
pack
5,000 - 8,000 won
Cheapest: Market
Watermelon (수박)
1 ea
12,000 - 20,000 won
Cheapest: Market
Mandarin Oranges (귤)
1 kg
3,000 - 6,000 won
Cheapest: Coupang
Grapes (포도)
bunch
5,000 - 10,000 won
Cheapest: Market

2Weekly Budget Calculator

Tap items above to add them to your weekly shopping list, then adjust quantities.

Tap items from any category to build your weekly list.

Where to Shop in Korea

E-Mart (이마트): Korea's largest supermarket chain. Great for bulk buying, imported goods, and weekly deals. The "No Brand" store brand offers excellent value. Most locations have parking and are open until 10-11 PM. Closed on 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Homeplus (홈플러스): Similar to E-Mart with slightly lower prices on some items. Has an excellent online delivery service. Also closed on alternating Sundays (usually 2nd and 4th).

Coupang (쿠팡): Korea's Amazon equivalent. Rocket Delivery (로켓배송) offers next-day or same-day delivery. Often has the best prices on bulk items, water, eggs, and household goods. Coupang Rocket Fresh for groceries.

Traditional Markets (시장): Best prices for fresh produce, meat, and fish. Prices are often negotiable. Visit Gwangjang Market (광장시장), Namdaemun Market (남대문시장), or your local neighborhood market. Cash is preferred.

Money-saving tips: Look for 1+1 (buy one get one free) deals at convenience stores. Buy seasonal fruits at markets. Use Coupang for heavy items like water and rice. Cook at home - a single meal at a restaurant costs as much as a day's groceries.

Useful Korean terms: 할인 (discount), 1+1 (buy one get one), 2+1 (buy two get one), 국산 (domestic), 수입 (imported), 유기농 (organic), 무료배송 (free shipping), 장바구니 (shopping cart/basket).