Cost of Living in Seoul
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Seoul, South Korea.
Overall, the cost of living in Seoul is below the New York City baseline (composite index 51 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)50
Groceries index66
Dining out index56
Transport index30
Utilities index54
Median annual salary$36,000
Minimum wage$7.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$500
Est. monthly healthcare premium$100
YoY inflation2.6%
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