What’s in a Korean Housewife’s Shopping Cart? 🛒 Hello! As a 41-year-old native Korean and a homemaker with 13 years of experience, I go grocery shopping almost every day. Many of my international friends often ask, “Is it expensive to live in Korea?”.
To answer that, I filmed my latest trip to a local Korean supermarket! 🎥 In this video, I’ll show you exactly what I bought and how much each item costs in 2026.
My Grocery List & Prices 🥩🥬 Here is the list of fresh ingredients I picked up for this week’s meals:
- Napa Cabbage (2 heads): Perfect for making fresh Kimchi or soup. 🥬
- Eggs (2 cartons / 60 eggs): A must-have protein staple in every Korean home. 🥚
- A bag of Onions & Garlic Chives: Essential aromatics for K-food. 🌱
- Australian Beef Chuck Flap Tail: Great quality at a reasonable price. 🥩
- Korean Pork (Shoulder & Tenderloin): Fresh, local pork is always a favorite. 🐷
- Whole Chickens (2 birds): Time to make some healthy Baeksuk (Steamed Chicken)! 🍗
- Fresh Salad Mix: Keeping it balanced with some greens. 🥗
Overall, while some vegetable prices fluctuate depending on the season, Korea offers a great variety of high-quality meats and fresh produce at various price points. If you know where to shop like a local, you can definitely eat healthy and delicious meals on a budget!