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Starbucks Prices in South Korea: What to Expect

South Korea is one of Starbucks' most enthusiastic markets, with Seoul having one of the highest concentrations of Starbucks locations per square kilometre of any city globally. Korean Starbucks locations are known for exclusive merchandise and limited-edition tumblers that sell out within hours of release.

Starbucks in South Korea is cheaper than the United States, with prices approximately 22% lower overall. A Grande Caffè Latte costs ₩6,481 (about $4.49 USD), compared to $5.75 in the US. The cheapest item on the menu is the Venti Pike Place at ₩3,888 ($2.69 USD), while the most expensive is the Venti Caramel Frappuccino at ₩8,171 ($5.66 USD).

A typical meal — a main, a side, and a drink — will cost roughly ₩14,258 (about $9.34 USD). If you're ordering delivery through Baemin or Coupang Eats, expect to add 15-25% on top of that for platform fees, service charges, and delivery.

Looking for a cheaper Starbucks? Starbucks in Egypt is around 62% less expensive — a Grande Caffè Latte costs just $1.72 USD there. By comparison, Starbucks in Japan is 5% more expensive. The cheapest Starbucks in the world is in Egypt at $1.72 USD, while Sweden is the most expensive at $7.01 USD.

Other popular fast food chains in South Korea include Dunkin' (Medium Hot Coffee from $2.18), McDonald's (Big Mac from $4.67), Burger King (Whopper from $5.06) and KFC (8pc Original Bucket from $17.93).

Compared to other chains in South Korea: Dunkin' is 51% cheaper, McDonald's is 4% more expensive, Burger King is 13% more expensive.

Explore all fast food prices in Asia to see how South Korea compares to neighbouring countries.