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Cities/Seoul

Seoul

South Korea

A hyper-modern, K-culture powerhouse with palatial history, 24-hour nightlife, and a food scene ranging from street tteokbokki to Michelin-starred Korean BBQ.

Population: 9.7M
Avg Income: $ 46K/yr
Avg. Temp: 12°C
Area: 605 km²
KRW
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37
Affordable

#135 of 250

26% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 397

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 630

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 126

per month

Restaurants

$ 250

per month

Transportation

$ 105

per month

Utilities

$ 154

per month

Entertainment

$ 99

per month

Healthcare

$ 8

per month

Clothing

$ 25

per month