Comparing Japanese Drugstore Prices to Olive Young Using the October 2026 Yen Exchange Rate
The standard buy/sell exchange rate for the Japanese yen, as queried from the Korea International Trade Association's exchange rate summary on October 2, 2026, is 864.14 won per 100 yen. Converted at this rate, the Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist, Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion, and Canmake Cream Cheek all come out to between 48% and 66% of their Olive Young discounted prices, and between 39% and 46% of their regular prices, when purchased at Japanese drugstores. When buying cash on the same day using the telegraphic transfer rate, 879.26 won per 100 yen applies, pushing the converted amounts up by about 1.7%.
How the Exchange Rate Was Applied
The rate queried from the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) exchange rate summary page is 864.14 won per 100 yen. On the same day, the rate applied when buying cash is 879.26 won per 100 yen, and the rate for selling cash is 849.02 won. This article's conversions use 864.14 won per 100 yen (8.6414 won per yen).
All Japanese drugstore prices listed here are consumer prices with tax included. Even combined, the three items total 2,618 yen. To receive a consumable goods tax exemption at a single store, a same-day purchase of 5,000 yen or more is required, so this purchase does not meet that threshold. In other words, this comparison is of pre-exemption, tax-included prices versus tax-included prices.
Sunscreen: Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist 60mL
At the Matsukiyococokara online store, the Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist 60mL costs 1,078 yen (tax included). Converted to won, this is 9,315 won.
Olive Young sells the same product at 19,300 won from August 30 to October 31, 2026, a 12% discount off the regular price of 22,000 won. The converted amount of 9,315 won is 48% of the discounted price and 42% of the regular price.
Skincare: Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion (Toner) 170mL
The 170mL toner from the Hada Labo Gokujyun line is sold under different names only: "Gokujun Hyaluron Liquid" (극윤 히알루론액) in Japan and "Gokujyun Lotion" at Olive Young in Korea. The price at Matsukiyo's official online store is 902 yen (tax included), which converts to 7,795 won.
On the Olive Young product page, the regular price is 17,000 won and the discounted price is 11,900 won. The converted amount of 7,795 won is 66% of the discounted price and 46% of the regular price.
Makeup: Canmake Cream Cheek
The price listed on Canmake's official site is 638 yen (tax included), which converts to 5,513 won. Prices at Don Quijote and Matsukiyo stores are nearly identical to the official price.
At Olive Young's Canmake brand shop, it sells for 9,900 won, a 29% discount off the regular price of 14,000 won. The converted amount of 5,513 won is 56% of the discounted price and 39% of the regular price. Stock by color can be checked on the official Canmake product page.
Summary of the Three Items
| Item | Japan Price (Tax Included) | Converted Won | Olive Young Discounted Price | vs. Discounted Price | vs. Regular Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist 60mL | 1,078 yen | 9,315 won | 19,300 won | 48% | 42% |
| Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion (Toner) 170mL | 902 yen | 7,795 won | 11,900 won | 66% | 46% |
| Canmake Cream Cheek | 638 yen | 5,513 won | 9,900 won | 56% | 39% |
For all three items, the Japan price is less than half the Korean regular price. Compared against Olive Young's discounted prices, the gap for Canmake and Biore, the two largest gaps, stays in the 40% range, while Hada Labo has the smallest gap at 66%.
What to Check Before You Travel
- Olive Young's discounted prices are not always in effect, so when it is not a sale period, compare against the regular price instead, to avoid overestimating the gap.
- The yen exchange rate changes daily. Before departure, it is safer to check that day's rate again through the Korea International Trade Association or a bank app and recalculate.
- Even buying all three items at the same store on the same day falls short of 5,000 yen, so this comparison does not include any consumable goods tax exemption. To meet the exemption requirement, you would need to increase the quantity purchased at the same store.
Sources: Korea International Trade Association Exchange Rate Summary
Sources: Matsukiyococokara Online, Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist
Sources: Olive Young, Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist
Sources: Matsukiyo Official, Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluron Liquid N
Sources: Olive Young, Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion 170mL
Sources: Canmake Official, Cream Cheek (Pearl Type)
Sources: Olive Young, Canmake Brand Shop