Excluding flights, budget travelers spend about $55/day, mid-range travelers $120/day, and comfort travelers $250/day. A typical one-week mid-range trip runs $800–1,000 plus airfare.
Food is the bargain: excellent meals for ₩9,000–13,000. Transit is cheap with T-money. See the full cost breakdown with sample budgets on our blog.
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How much does a meal cost in Korea?
A cheap local meal like kimbap or bibimbap runs ₩4,000–8,000, a hearty Korean BBQ dinner is about ₩15,000–25,000 per person, and convenience-store meals from GS25 or CU cost ₩3,000–5,000. Street food at Myeongdong or Gwangjang Market is ₩2,000–5,000 per item.
Is public transport in Seoul expensive?
No, Seoul's subway and buses are very affordable: a single ride is ₩1,400 with a T-money card, and most trips stay under ₩2,000. A taxi base fare is ₩4,800, and the AREX express train from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station costs ₩11,000.
How much should I budget for a hotel in Seoul per night?
Hostels and guesthouses run ₩20,000–40,000 per night, mid-range hotels in Myeongdong or Hongdae cost ₩90,000–150,000, and a love-motel or budget business hotel sits around ₩50,000–70,000. Four-star properties typically start near ₩200,000.
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