Living in Seoul

Seoul

K-Pop, malls and Buddhist temples
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Seoul, the heart of South Korea, is a city where modern life meets ancient tradition. Skyscrapers and shopping districts sit alongside palaces and temples. Here, you can enjoy high-speed internet, efficient public transport, and quick access to countless cafes and street food stalls. Wander through the markets, explore tech-savvy neighbourhoods, and take in the hanbok-clad locals at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Whether you're a history buff, tech enthusiast, or foodie, Seoul has a bit of everything.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🛍️ Shopping

The Bad

  • 💰 Relatively expensive
  • 🏨 High cost of accomodation
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Seoul
Cheapest () Costliest ()
South Korea
48%
more expensive than South Korea median
115th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Seoul is the most expensive place (out of 3) to live in South Korea
  • The average salary in Seoul is
  • It's about 93% cheaper to live in Seoul than it is Berlin
  • You can expect to spend around $1,356.91 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

Very Safe

Seoul is known for its low crime rates, efficient public transport, and a strong sense of community, making it very safe for digital nomads.

Internet speed

Superb

Download
214.3Mbps
Upload
24.4Mbps
Latency
29.8ms
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Time difference

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