How much does a trip to South Korea cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed₩1,120,000 46%
- Food₩840,000 34%
- Transport₩210,000 9%
- Sights₩280,000 11%
What a day costs in South Korea
Per person, in KRW
A mid-range day in South Korea costs about ₩175,000 per person: ₩80,000 for a bed, ₩60,000 for food, ₩15,000 for local transport and ₩20,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about ₩60,000; in comfort, about ₩400,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $130.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm in Seoul / 3-star in Myeongdong / 4-star in Gangnam · Source | ₩30,000 | ₩80,000 | ₩150,000 |
| Food a dayConvenience-store meals / casual restaurants / good restaurants with a drink · Source | ₩25,000 | ₩60,000 | ₩120,000 |
| Transport a daySeoul buses and metro / metro plus short taxi / mostly taxis · Source | ₩5,000 | ₩15,000 | ₩50,000 |
| Sights a dayFree sight / one main paid sight / guided tour or two paid sights · Source | Free | ₩20,000 | ₩80,000 |
| A day in total | ₩60,000 | ₩175,000 | ₩400,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Haruki Sato against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
South Korea trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to ₩2,450,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ₩180,000$134 | ₩525,000$391 | ₩1,200,000$893 |
| 7 days | ₩420,000$312 | ₩1,225,000$911 | ₩2,800,000$2,083 |
| 14 days | ₩840,000$625 | ₩2,450,000$1,823 | ₩5,600,000$4,166 |
| 30 days | ₩1,800,000$1,339 | ₩5,250,000$3,906 | ₩12,000,000$8,928 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does South Korea cost per day?
For one person, about ₩60,000 on a budget, ₩175,000 mid-range or ₩400,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in South Korea?
For one person, about ₩420,000 on a budget, ₩1,225,000 mid-range or ₩2,800,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in South Korea?
About ₩1,680,000 on a budget, ₩4,900,000 mid-range or ₩11,200,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is South Korea expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in South Korea costs about $130. Of the 112 destinations we price, 53 are cheaper and 58 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to South Korea?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: ₩80,000 of the ₩175,000 a day, about 46%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.