가격 vs 요금
Korean word comparison
Listen to 가격
Listen to 요금
| 가격 | 요금 |
|---|---|
GA-gyeok noun | yogeum noun |
| price; the amount of money required to buy something | fee; charge for a service (e.g., fare, utility charge) |
How they differ
요금 refers specifically to fees or charges for services (such as transportation fares, utility bills, or service charges) and usually implies a scheduled or usage-based payment, whereas 가격 is a broader term for the price of goods or services and does not by itself imply periodic billing.
When to use each
When to use 가격: Use 가격 for the price of tangible goods or general discussions of pricing.
When to use 요금: Use 요금 when talking about service fees, fares, bills, or recurring charges (e.g., taxi fare, phone bill, electricity bill).
Side-by-side examples
- 제품 가격은 세금이 포함되어 있지 않습니다.
(The product price does not include tax.) - 전기 요금이 이번 달에 올랐어요.
(The electricity bill/charge increased this month.)
Register & nuance: 요금 is neutral and commonly used for service-related charges and bills; it is standard in both spoken and written Korean for fees.