South Korea
Cost of Living in Seoul
Monthly Total
$1,827
$31,973
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$639
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$40
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$639
$11,183
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$156
$2,730
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$197
$3,448
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$269
$4,708
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$234
$4,095
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$44
$770
Monthly Total
$1,827
$31,973
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