Korean Dictionary
How to say "How much is it?" in Korean
“How much is it?” in Korean is 얼마예요 (pronounced "Eolmayeyo").
얼마예요
Eolmayeyo
Usage & Context
The most essential shopping phrase. 얼마예요? works in markets, shops, and restaurants. 더 싼 거 있어요? (Is there something cheaper?) and 깎아 주세요 (please lower the price) can be used at traditional markets where bargaining may be possible.
Example Sentence
이 김치냉장고 얼마예요?
How much is this kimchi refrigerator?
How to use 얼마예요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “How much is it?” is 얼마예요, romanized as Eolmayeyo.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 얼마예요.
Pronunciation Guide
'얼마예요' (Eolmayeyo) is pronounced 'uhl-mah-yeh-yoh'. '얼' (eol) sounds like 'all' but with a slightly softer 'l' at the end. '마' (ma) is like 'mah' in 'mama'. '예요' (yeyo) sounds like 'yeh-yoh', similar to 'yeah-yo'. The stress is fairly even.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
얼마입니까?
Eolmaimnikka?
A more formal and polite way to ask 'How much is it?', often used in formal settings or when addressing someone much older or of higher status.
Casual (반말)
얼마야?
Eolmaya?
A casual way to ask 'How much is it?', used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Asking the price of fruit at a traditional market.
이 사과 얼마예요?
How much are these apples?
Ordering two coffees at a cafe and asking the total price.
두 잔에 얼마예요?
How much for two cups?
Asking the total cost for a food delivery order.
배달비 포함해서 얼마예요?
How much is it including delivery fee?
Cultural Context
In Korea, '얼마예요?' is a fundamental phrase. While bargaining (깎아 주세요 - kkakka juseyo) is common and expected in traditional markets like Namdaemun or Gwangjang Market, most modern stores, department stores, and restaurants have fixed prices. It's always polite to use '얼마예요?' (polite form) rather than the casual '얼마야?' unless you are very close with the vendor.
Editorial note
We review entries like 얼마예요 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
이거 얼마예요?
How much is this?
총 얼마예요?
How much is the total?
계산해주세요.
Please calculate the bill.
Related Expressions
너무 비싸요.
Neomu bissayo.
It's too expensive.
좀 깎아주세요.
Jom kkakka juseyo.
Please give me a discount.
더 싼 거 있어요?
Deo ssan geo isseoyo?
Is there anything cheaper?
가격
Gagyeok
Price
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