Seoul is truly a massive city, and it has things in nearly every price range available. It’s definitely cheaper than Tokyo, but more expensive than most of the larger cities in China. Bargains can be found in Seoul hotels and hostels, and extreme luxury is also available.
Most of the main attractions are well within reach of nearly any budget so at least once you arrive you can see all the major sights without having to go hungry.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 14.01 - 62.25 |
| 15.54 - 116.71 |
| 42.79 - 149.90 |
| 70.66 - 216.86 |
| 158.55 - 354.42 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 7.78 - 10.89 |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | Seoul's royal palace is a major attraction. For one price you can also visit 3 other nearby palaces. | adults children | 2.33 1.17 |
| Lotte World | A huge indoor amusement park in Seoul is popular with locals and tourists. Entry including unlimited rides is about 60% more. | adults junior | 45.91 40.46 |
| Seoul City Bus Tour | This company runs 3 all-day hop-on, hop-off routes around the city, and each one lasts around 2 hours if you don't get off. Doing just one route is cheaper. | adults students | 11.67 9.34 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | If your hotel doesn't include breakfast there are plenty of fast and cheap options. | 2.65 - 5.84 |
| Budget lunch | Look for places where locals go for good-value and good quality lunches. | 3.89 - 7.78 |
| Budget dinner | Proper sit-down restaurants range in price greatly, but cheaper ones are there if you look. | 5.21 - 9.34 |
| Beer .5L | Local lagers can be cheap, especially in pitchers or on special deals. Restaurants are cheaper than bars. | 2.57 - 4.28 |
| Soju (.36L bottle) | This sake-like rice liquor is cheap and extremely popular with locals. Even cheaper at markets. | 2.57 - 3.89 |
| Beer .33L retail | Beer in mini-markets is only a bit cheaper than in restaurants. | 1.71 - 2.57 |
| Soju (.36L bottle) retail | This 13% ABV drink is cheaper than beer in mini-markets. | 1.32 - 1.79 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 50.57 - 70.03 |
| Limousine bus from airport to city center | 7.78 - 11.67 |
| Public bus from airport to city center | 6.30 - 7.00 |
| 3km taxi ride in Seoul | 2.68 - 4.67 |
| Subway ride in Seoul | 0.97 - 1.05 |