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#45 Worldwide
Seoul
South Korea β’ East Asia
Anchor Cost Index
59
Moderate
#45
of 120 cities
63%
More expensive than
#2
in East Asia
Moderate
Cost Level
πAnchor Price Breakdown
βΉοΈSources: Public economic data, market researchπ
Big Mac
McDonald's signature burger
$4.15
Near avg51
Weight: 20%Global avg: $4.15
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1BR Rent
City-wide median monthly
$850.00/mo
Near avg57
Weight: 30%Global avg: $981.92
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Uber 5km
Average 5km ride fare
$4.50
Near avg61
Weight: 20%Global avg: $4.69
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Starbucks Latte
Tall Latte price
$4.80
Near avg67
Weight: 15%Global avg: $4.34
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YouTube Premium
Monthly subscription
$10.99/mo
+35% vs avg63
Weight: 15%Global avg: $8.13
πKey Metrics
βΉοΈCalculated from verified cost dataπ
30%
Rent Burden
Rent as % of avg salary
π½οΈ
21%
Food Affordability
Food as % of avg salary
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82/100
Nomad Score
Digital nomad friendliness
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75/100
Family Score
Family friendliness
π΅Monthly Budget Scenarios
βΉοΈBased on crowdsourced price dataπ
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transit
$1,360/mo
Housing
$750Food
$400Transport
$60Utilities
$0Entertainment
$100Other
$50π»
Digital Nomad
Coliving, coworking, mix of cooking & dining
$2,090/mo
Housing
$900Food
$600Transport
$80Utilities
$60Entertainment
$300Other
$150π¨βπ©βπ§
Small Family
2 adults + 1 child, outside center apartment
$4,100/mo
Housing
$1800Food
$900Transport
$150Utilities
$200Entertainment
$250Other
$800π’
Expat Professional
City center, quality lifestyle
$3,300/mo
Housing
$1500Food
$700Transport
$200Utilities
$150Entertainment
$400Other
$350πUseful Resources for Seoul
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πExtended Costs (60+ Items)
βΉοΈAggregated from public sources1BR Apartment (City Center)$1,200.00/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside Center)$650.00/mo
3BR Apartment (City Center)$2,800.00/mo
3BR Apartment (Outside Center)$1,600.00/mo
Price per mΒ² (Buy, City)$12,500.00/mΒ²
Price per mΒ² (Buy, Outside)$7,500.00/mΒ²
Airbnb (1BR, Monthly)$1,800.00/mo
Coliving Space$900.00/mo
Hostel/Dormitory$25.00/night
π°Similar Cost Cities
πOthers in East Asia
π How Seoul Compares
Cheaper than
44cities
More expensive than
75cities
Rank in East Asia
#2/15
Understanding Cost Index
0-20
Very Affordable
21-40
Affordable
41-60
Moderate
61-80
Expensive
81-100
Very Expensive
π Data Sources
We aggregate data from trusted sources to provide accurate cost of living comparisons. All prices are converted to USD.
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Big Mac Index
Global purchasing power indicator (2024)Purchasing power parity indicator
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Cost of Living & Rent
Crowdsourced global cost data (2024)Verified price data from multiple sources
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Transport & Services
Regional transport pricing data (2024)Taxi, rideshare, public transit prices
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Digital Subscriptions
Regional pricing data (2024)Streaming services, digital platforms
Data is updated periodically. Prices may vary based on location, promotions, and exchange rates.