π° Cost of Living in Korea
Real numbers β rent, food, transport, and utilities for every major city in Korea. Use the calculator to estimate your personal monthly budget.
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Seoul
Total Monthly Estimate
β©1,835,000
β $1,198 USD
π Rent
β©700,000πFood
β©950,000πTransport
β©65,000π‘Utilities
β©120,000* Estimates based on average costs as of 2026. Actual costs may vary.
City Comparison Table
| City | One-room rent | Cheap meal | Monthly transit | Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| πSeoul | β©700,000 | β©8,000 | β©65,000 | β©30,000 |
| πBusan | β©500,000 | β©7,000 | β©55,000 | β©28,000 |
| πΏJeju | β©450,000 | β©8,000 | β©0 | β©28,000 |
| βοΈIncheon | β©500,000 | β©7,500 | β©60,000 | β©28,000 |
| π¬Daejeon | β©380,000 | β©6,500 | β©50,000 | β©26,000 |
| πΆDaegu | β©360,000 | β©6,500 | β©52,000 | β©26,000 |
* Prices as of 2026. Exchange rate: ~β©1,532 per USD.
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