Prices & Bargaining
Use these essential phrases to ask about prices, negotiate politely, and make purchases while shopping in Korea.
Key Phrases
이거 얼마예요?
neutraligeo eolmayeyo?
How much is this?
The most common and safe way to ask a price in any shop.
이거 얼마야?
casualigeo eolmaya?
How much is this?
Only use this with close friends or family when shopping together.
우와, 이건 너무 비싸요.
neutraluwa, igeon neomu bissayo.
Wow, this is too expensive.
A polite but honest reaction when you hear a high price.
우와, 이건 너무 비싸.
casualuwa, igeon neomu bissa.
Wow, this is too expensive.
Often muttered to yourself or said to a friend when shocked by a price.
조금 깎아 줄 수 있어요?
neutraljogeum kkakka jul su isseoyo?
Can you give me a little discount?
A polite and natural way to bargain at a traditional market or street stall.
세일 해요?
neutralseil haeyo?
Are you having a sale?
Use this in modern stores or malls where direct bargaining is not culturally accepted.
비싸지만 이거 주세요.
neutralbissajiman igeo juseyo.
It's expensive, but please give me this.
A friendly way to concede and make the purchase.
전부 얼마예요?
neutraljeonbu eolmayeyo?
How much is it in total?
Useful when you are buying multiple items and need the grand total.
전부 얼마야?
casualjeonbu eolmaya?
How much is it in total?
Use this when tallying up costs with a friend.
더 구경하고 나중에 올 거예요.
neutraldeo gugyeonghago najunge ol geoyeyo.
I will look around more and come back later.
A polite excuse to leave a shop without making a purchase.