A 350ml can of Coke in South Korean convenience stores generally costs between ₩2,000 and ₩2,100 ($1.48–$1.55) as of late 2024/2025. Smaller 190ml–250ml cans are often cheaper, roughly ₩1,000–₩1,500, while a 1.5-liter bottle costs approximately ₩3,900–₩4,000. Prices are slightly lower in supermarkets compared to convenience stores.
What can 50,000 won buy in Korea? In South Korea, 50,000 won can cover different costs depending on what you need. This amount might pay for several meals at average restaurants or one or two meals at fancier places.
Interestingly enough, the country where shopping at Zara is more expensive than elsewhere is South Korea (96 percent more expensive than in Spain) followed by the USA (92 percent) and China (78 percent).
At Lotteria, one of Korea's largest homegrown burger chains, single burgers typically cost about 6,000 won ($4.06) to 9,000 won. At Five Guys, a U.S. burger chain, prices in Korea are twice as expensive, ranging from about 13,000 to 17,000 won.
The average McDonald's salary in South Korea can vary greatly by role. Annual salaries typically range from $27,172 (or $13) for a Drive Thru to $288,918 (or $139) for a Senior Counsel. This is based on 111173 salaries submitted on Glassdoor by McDonald's employees in South Korea as of November 2025.
According to the Big Mac Index, a price index that monitors the average price of McDonald's signature burger in over 70 countries across the globe, the country with the cheapest McDonald's prices in 2025 is Taiwan, where a Big Mac costs the equivalent of $2.38.
The Mexican formula that is exported into the U.S. is sweetened with white sugar instead of the high-fructose corn syrup used in the American formula since the early 1980s. Some tasters have said that Mexican Coca-Cola tastes better, while other blind tasting tests reported no differences in flavor.
Only in Japan can you buy a 500 ml can of Cola for 100 yen but have to pay 120 yen for the 250 ml (approx 8 oz) can OR 150 yen for an even smaller bottle.
Coffee culture is thriving in South Korea. A regular coffee at a café costs around 3,500 to 5,000 KRW ($3 to $4 USD), while specialty drinks can go up to 6,000 KRW ($4.50 USD). Desserts often cost between 8,000 to 12,000 KRW ($6 to $9 USD), depending on the café.
