Compare Food prices: Japan vs South Korea
This comparison shows estimated food basket costs for the selected locations and links to detailed price pages.
| Metric | Japan | South Korea |
| Food prices | $520 | $590 |
Higher in South Korea
Open details: Japan Open details: South KoreaMonthly food basket by age group
| Age group | Japan | South Korea |
| Children under 6 | $300 | $340 |
| Teens 7 to 17 | $320 | $370 |
| Youth 18 to 29 | $420 | $480 |
| Adults 30 to 59 | $400 | $450 |
| Older over 60 | $370 | $420 |
Dairy prices
| Product | Japan | South Korea |
| Milk, 1 liter | $2.3 | $2.6 |
| Cottage cheese, 200 g | $2.1 | $2.38 |
| Cheese, 100 g | $3.51 | $3.98 |
| Butter, 200 g | $4.34 | $4.91 |
| Sour cream, 300 g | $2.3 | $2.6 |
| Yogurt, 100 g | $1.31 | $1.49 |
| Kefir, 1 liter | $2.56 | $2.9 |
Meat, fish and eggs
| Product | Japan | South Korea |
| Chicken, 1 kg | $9.52 | $10.78 |
| Beef, 1 kg | $17 | $20 |
| Fish, 1 kg | $12.81 | $14.5 |
| Sausage, 1 kg | $17 | $19 |
| Egg pack | $2.66 | $3.01 |
Groceries and dry goods
| Product | Japan | South Korea |
| Pasta, 500 g | $1.81 | $2.05 |
| Rice, 1 kg | $4.43 | $5.02 |
| Oatmeal, 500 g | $2.92 | $3.31 |
| Tea, 100 g | $4.27 | $4.83 |
| Coffee, 100 g | $9.36 | $10.6 |
| Sugar, 1 kg | $2.36 | $2.68 |
| Salt, 1 kg | $0.53 | $0.59 |
| Vegetable oil, 1 liter | $3.81 | $4.31 |
Fruits and vegetables
| Product | Japan | South Korea |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.02 | $3.42 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $4.24 | $4.8 |
| Oranges, 1 kg | $3.68 | $4.16 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.76 | $5.39 |
| Cucumbers, 1 kg | $3.15 | $3.57 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.87 | $2.12 |
Bread and sweets
| Product | Japan | South Korea |
| Bread, 0.5 kg | $1.12 | $1.26 |
| Chocolate, 100 g | $3.48 | $3.94 |
| Chocolate candy, 200 g | $3.51 | $3.98 |
| Cookies, 200 g | $1.74 | $1.97 |
Cafes and restaurants
| Item | Japan | South Korea |
| Average restaurant bill | $47 | $53 |
| Fast food meal | $19 | $22 |
| Cup of espresso | $6.9 | $7.81 |
Questions about this comparison
What does the Japan vs South Korea comparison show?
It compares Food prices for Japan and South Korea, then links to detailed country or city pages where the same topic can be explored in more detail.
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Are these values exact official statistics?
No. BDEEX values are approximate estimates compiled from site data, public indicators and internal models, so they are best used for quick comparison and planning.