Construction cost guide · KRW
How much does it cost to build a house in South Korea? (2026)
South Korea is an upper-middle-cost construction market, at about 88% of United States build costs. Construction here typically runs about $1,232–$2,288 per m² ($114–$213 per ft²) for a standard-specification home — so the total depends mostly on floor area and finish level. The ranges below are order-of-magnitude benchmarks; for a figure tied to your actual drawings, generate a full measured bill of quantities priced in KRW using the Standard Estimating System standard.
Typical build cost by house size in South Korea (2026)
| Home | Floor area | Cost per m² | Estimated construction cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small home · 2-bedroom | ~90 m² (969 ft²) | $1232–$2288 | $110,880 – $205,920 |
| Standard family home · 3-bedroom | ~150 m² (1,615 ft²) | $1232–$2288 | $184,800 – $343,200 |
| Large home · 4-bedroom | ~240 m² (2,583 ft²) | $1232–$2288 | $295,680 – $549,120 |
Order-of-magnitude benchmarks at ~$1,232–$2,288 per m² ($114–$213 per ft²), construction only (excludes land, fees and site-specific works). For a figure tied to your actual drawings, generate a measured BoQ.
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