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Currency & Korea Prices

Convert your money to Korean won and see what it can buy in Korea.

Estimated value —

Reference rate from European Central Bank, dated 2026-09-18. Card providers and exchange counters may add fees or use different rates.

What could this buy in Korea?

Typical traveler prices. Actual prices vary by place and season.

Coffee

A café drink

₩5,000—

Subway ride

Base adult fare

₩1,550—

Casual meal

One person

₩12,000—

Palace entry

Typical major palace

₩3,000—

Korean BBQ

Per person

₩25,000—

Seoul–Busan KTX

Standard seat, approximate

₩59,800—

Meet Korean won banknotes

These are the four banknotes you will commonly see. The color and portrait make each value easier to recognize.

Front of the yellow 50,000 won banknote featuring Shin Saimdang
₩50,000Yellow · Shin Saimdang
Front of the green 10,000 won banknote featuring King Sejong
₩10,000Green · King Sejong
Front of the red and yellow 5,000 won banknote featuring Yulgok Yi I
₩5,000Red-yellow · Yulgok Yi I
Front of the blue 1,000 won banknote featuring Toegye Yi Hwang
₩1,000Blue · Toegye Yi Hwang

Banknote images: Bank of Korea.

Good to know

Is this the exact rate I will receive?

No. This uses a reference market rate. Banks, cards, ATMs and exchange counters may apply their own rate and fees.

Should I pay in KRW or my home currency?

When a card terminal offers a choice, paying in KRW often avoids dynamic currency conversion. Check your card’s foreign transaction fees.