Grocery Shopping in Korea: Compare the Unit Price
AI-created editorial concepts by KEYWORD_WORLD. The packages, shelf and measuring bowls are fictional, not real products or shopping screens. Two packs of the same grocery item have different sizes and prices. Which gives you more for your money? In Korea, look for the unit price : the cost of a fixed amount, such as 100g or 100ml. Then compare the same amount on both labels. Read the number and its unit Look for 단위가격 (unit price) and 당 (per). A label reading 100g당 1,500원 means ₩1,500 per 100g. The large 판매가격 is the selling price for the pack. Read both the price and the quantity attached to it. The ministry’s April 2, 2026 announcement (IN KOREAN) explains the system and its April 7 expansion to large online malls for 114 essential-item categories. That scope is limited; check what is actually shown for your selected item. Units can differ. The ministry’s April 2, 2025 explanation (IN KOREAN) gives a useful example: foil is normally priced per metre, while dish-shaped pap...