Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷
Nomad Score:
74%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$500.00
$1.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Per day for mobile data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Per day for basic grocery expenses |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Per day for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$100.00
$15.00
|
Per day for leisure activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| Total |
$1,290.00
$1,451.00
$135.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$950.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$300.00
Prices vary based on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.00
Craft beers can be more expensive; varies by venue.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical prices at local eateries or street food stalls.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard prices at international fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.00
Prices may vary by season and vendor.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Standard loaf from a local bakery or supermarket.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.50
Prices for fresh milk; alternatives may vary.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.00
Price for a kilogram of regular white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.00
Prices may vary based on sourcing and quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Varies by cut; higher-end cuts will be more expensive.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices vary widely based on origin and brand.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.00
Initial fare starts at this price.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Standard rate; may vary slightly with time and location.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$50.00
Includes metro and bus services.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.30
Price per liter; fluctuates with market conditions.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$30.00
Basic plan; higher data limits will cost more.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.00
Basic package; higher speeds available for more.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Prices vary by facility and included amenities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Hourly rates; may vary by facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard ticket price for major cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$60.00
Prices for mid-range brands; higher for designer.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$50.00
Prices vary based on brand and style.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$75.00
Prices vary by brand and technology.
per pair