Cost of Living in Seoul, South Korea
South Korea ยท East Asia
Monthly budget from $1130 โ full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,130
/mo
Standard
$2,200
/mo
Comfort
$4,280
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $600 | $300 | $80 | $150 | $1,130/mo |
| Standard | $1,200 | $550 | $150 | $300 | $2,200/mo |
| Comfort | $2,500 | $900 | $280 | $600 | $4,280/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Tech-forward capital with world's fastest internet, K-pop culture, and incredible food
Internet: 250 Mbps
Safety: 4.7/5
Nomad score: 4.6/5