Cost Of Living In Seoul, Korea

[@KExplorer]

How much Money do you spend per week? Instagram: instagram.com/jerry.ric/ check out the full uncut video: www.patreon.com/kexplorer

[@jeannalee07]

20 $ per day

[@DogBin685]

As a Korean who has been living in Seoul for more than 20 years, the cost of living (especially food prices & house cost) has increased too much compared to the wage growth rate. So you can still afford it if you just are single, and earn average monthly pay which is around 3,000$. But If you want to get married and raise your own kids in Korea, you never can afford it with that amount. I guess that's one of the critical reasons why most young Koreans quit getting marriage these days.

[@michaelraymond9200]

if as a single person you are earning 6400 USD, its cool to live here? i am looking to move from LDN UK

[@DogBin685]

@@michaelraymond9200 It's definitely enough amount to enjoy your single life here

[@10minutesandunder]

@@michaelraymond9200 pre or post tax?

[@michaelraymond9200]

pre tax. @@10minutesandunder

[@Jamoca5020]

I always wondered why people don´t move a bit outside of Seoul ? Or even just to the countryside ? I mean nowadays there are a lot of jobs which can be done remotely. I personally have worked now a couple years in IT (I´m 27 now). I´m from Germany and I would say basically 60-70% of every office job has the chance of being remote. There are some models where you work 1 day per week in the office as example or 1 week every month or every 2 months. I personally really love the Korean countryside. So I was wondering why people just don´t move a little outside of Seoul where life is more affordable and then work remotely ? I mean 3.000$ a month is quiet a lot in my opinion. Or is remote work not considered an option in Korea ? I could think of that due to the Korean work environment and some work ethics.

[@Catdogcatdog1212]

Loved the energy from the NYC guy!! So charasmatic and informative!! If u read this maybe: have a lot of fun traveling!!

[@GTbreezy007]

Great interview! The New Yorker that shared, it was very informative, especially for traveling. Also your cornrows, very nice👌🏾.

[@PhilCherry3]

Great job K Explorer! South Korea just moved back up my bucket list for future travel abroad!

[@Zoe305miami]

I am from America and I was just in Korea a week ago and man I loved it and planning on going back next year

[@FlavorofMind]

It is such an awesome place to spend time in (and eat wonderful food 😅). Glad you enjoyed and want to come back!

[@Zoe305miami]

@@FlavorofMind I tried blood sausage lol and it wasn't that bad but my wife thought otherwise

[@Zoe305miami]

@@FlavorofMind egg bread made me want to fight the man because it was so good 😆

[@FlavorofMind]

@@Zoe305miami oh man, that egg bread that street vendkrs sell is ridiculously good! And I must say, I've really come around to the blood sausage over the years - so much so that we're gonna do a video on it on our channel in the coming months 😁. Hope you get to make the trip happen next year!

[@cmshgratitude5581]

Me too! Just got back from a 12 day trip..can’t wait to go back

[@Gunit785]

Congrats for the 100k ! Keep doing such a great job ! 🙏🏻

[@KExplorer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@FlavorofMind]

Another great video! From my experience in Seoul, eating out, public transportation, and medical care are all cheaper than in the US (food is tastier too 😅). But I also think many Americans would find long-term housing expensive, especially when factoring how much space you get for what you pay (definitely less than in the US). I mean, there's a reason that real estate prices have been a huge concern for citizens in recent years! Interesting trade-offs to consider...

[@seungheechang6293]

The lack of land in the Seoul area is why Koreans invest in real estate more than the US.

[@JbMobbinFr]

In the states bigger is better, but like Japan, Korea or foreign countries have shown me that I don’t need big I just need to be comfortable. Like food I just need 2 meals a day mostly.

[@FlavorofMind]

@Joshua Hicks I think that's a good point - whether it's food portions or home sizes, the US goes big. But it's not always as careful about quality (in my opinion).

[@JbMobbinFr]

@@FlavorofMind I can definitely agree with that

[@oneboredguy101]

I‘m going to Seoul this summer, really excited!! Keep up the work I love your vids :D

[@KExplorer]

Have fun!

[@FlavorofMind]

Happy for you - hope you enjoy all that Seoul has to offer! It can be a super fun place in the summertime, despite the humidity and rainy spell 🙂

[@9y2bgy]

Summer in Korea can be brutal tho. Best time to go is late Sept - Oct.

[@김고풍-v3o]

Hi, I am Korean :) If you come to Korea this summer, I recommend Jeju Island! It is a very beautiful island in Korea.

[@yoyoyo7083]

Hi~! The Haeunde beach in Busan city is also a nice place to visit. Cheers~!

[@OhVictoria]

I kinda love how his videos just end. You don’t know when it’s coming so it’s like… SURPRISE! That’s it. No fluff, no outro. 😅

[@hybridroid]

The NYC guy releases good vibes, we can feel it

[@lar2800]

The only country in the world I interested to travel

[@trema12345]

Interesting video. Opposite of what I've heard from Koreans who came to my city from Seoul. They always said it was really expensive. It seems more or similar affordability to developing countries.

[@irondeficiency515]

For them yea it’s expensive but Americans that is cheap as ever. I fork up 25 dollars in the beginning of the day for a quick bite and then I have to buy food for the rest of the day. I spend about a good 60 everyday to eat unless I cook at home so yea cheap

[@fasman4835]

You should also ask what they do for a living! I noticed not all of them were asked that

[@sagemin5913]

Wow... as a Korean living in Seoul, I am a bit surprised by their saying because I think some of the interviewee live a frugal life than me. My monthly rent and foods expense is around $460~500 each. And when you go hang out every week, more money for transportation and drinks add up on that, needless to say moeny for shopping. Though, I agree that S.Korea is one of the affordable and attractive country to live 😉. Now, I am curious about how foreigners are using the national healthcare system or what their experience going to the hospitals here in Korea.

[@FlavorofMind]

As a foreigner who has needed to receive medical care in Korea multiple times, I can say that I've been quite happy with the system! Planning on making a video about it on my channel at some point 🙂 The cost and efficiency is much better than what is normal in the US, that's for sure!

[@PhilCherry3]

As a person from the U.S. who has lived in some of the major metros I can say this about what some of these interviewees said about their expenses in Seoul compared to your observations as a Korean living in Seoul. The foreigner has the luxury of traveling to and living in Seoul without having to bear any of the "soft costs" you have to pay for seamless integration into the society. You would be judged differently if you did not participate in the social things you mentioned like going to hang out every week and spending money on drinks. Furthermore, the foreigner can live a more spartan lifestyle which if you tried it would cause your peers to look down on you. So don't feel bad about the difference in living expenses between these foreigners and you.

[@NsTheName]

I've always loved the hospitals in Korea. The prices were good, the care was good, the people have always been good. I have positive feelings towards Korean healthcare.

[@michellelee_tv]

I have mixed feelings about the healthcare system here, on one hand the help is efficient and they take you seriously, but on the other hand they just keep giving you medicine, and a lot of the medicine they give you is for something completely different than what you came to get treated for. You can find yourself eating up to like 10 pills a day for a very common problem, I hate it. I've started to refuse the edible medicines unless it's for something that really needs it and honestly, whatever problem I had, it's gotten better just fine without eating medicine. It's so unnecessary a lot of the time, no wonder so many people here are immune to antibiotics etc.

[@sagemin5913]

I have similar thoughts to yours about over-prescribing, especially for overusing antibiotics. And on the practical side, overprescribing negatively affect the financial health of the medical system. However, fortunately, these problems are being issued in Korean medical fields. And if more people change their views on using pills, this situation will get better. Recently, I met a dermatologist who explains why prescribed medicines are needed or alternative remedies that I can do by myself. It was a really lovely experience.

[@Tony.Vibez.]

Can i just say, the fact he translated the money into USD automatically, shows he’s very thorough with his videos, this channel is awesome

[@felixdale3950]

Lmao man nearly had heart attack when she said 5000

[@gene4859]

well the "expensive or not", it depends in the currency you earn, for me for example that i earn in pesos, it's expensive haha 😅

[@itsnygeria]

YESSS CHARLOTTE, NC WE LOVE TO SEE IT!! 🤩👏🏾

[@washington___]

😮😮

[@noldi123]

The guy from NYC had a lot of insight!

[@habeessatt]

Wow that guy from Moscow is so cute😍

[@ERIC8888888]

Good interviews, all interviewees look nice, good luck to them !!

[@백야-j1z]

그와중에 인터뷰 진행하시는 분 잘생기심

[@luciano3907]

I hope that everyone from abroad get and got good memories of Korea 🙂 Thanks for the interviews I watched almost all. Sometimes I could face all the good and bad. Because Korean KZbinrs somehow to me, tend to only trying to show good things.

[@camiocain5075]

living in the US, and actively looking at prices for apts in korea, i am always stunned at how much cheaper it is. and the cleanliness!!!!!!

[@chriskim7123]

Rent is relatively cheap but when buying the actual apartment, then it goes up to 1mil USD for Average 84m2 apartment in Seoul.

[@testing123.]

Thank you for the NYC guys breakdown. Now I have an idea of what to budget for my trip 🙏

[@bantighelbarry5384]

The most things i like korea is for safety, security reason and peaceful life , no one can fight you or harm you Korea has freedom life . Koreans people is good too.

[@bettycherrypie]

The Russian guy was pretty accurate. Plus his voice is chill. ❤❤

[@isabellaloftis9196]

I'd say, as a visitor and not someone living in Korea full-time, it's extremely affordable. I want to stay longer than 3 weeks at some point in my life but that would involve losing my current job and pay. The first guy he interviewed is right. Between 3-4K a month is plenty but after looking at some job options in Korea for foreigners, I'm only seeing 2.5k max monthly (around 20-25k a year) whilst I'm making around 40k+ a yr. It felt cheap to me even with my shopping sprees because of my job here in the US but I think if I were to move to Korea and get a job making less than I do now, I would feel the struggle a bit more. Still hoping to move there short term but still trying to figure out the job situation lol

[@Kizdo69]

Was that in Seoul?

[@MsKeelyKat13]

​@@Kizdo69yes. my friends and i stayed in dongdaemun and went to hongdae a lot as well as myungdong and gangnam (once)

[@juhyuncooks]

좋은 취지의 영상이네요 👍🏻

[@tomevenanciopayata4307]

Hey there Primarily I'd love to introduce myself to you I'm Tomé,I'm from Angola and i really love your channel. I enjoy a lot watching your videos I really appreciate what you do in Korea I love it

[@solangebernardi8876]

Wowww...the New Yorker had the best experience I've ever heard about. 🙆‍♀️🇧🇷🇰🇷

[@kungfoekpanda5687]

I can't wait to return to South Korea :D Hopefully as a digital nomad or an ex-pat.

[@kameraadthomas]

The dream brah

[@yosa2608]

hi New Yorker.! Thank you for your positive review of Seoul.

[@la381]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Quality matters. DUH.

[@MrBach737]

America used be cheaper 20-30 years ago. Now prices in the states have gone up so much.

[@kevlar6814]

Great content btw!!! Keep it up man!!! : )

[@antianime-pfp3291]

Italy girl so cute 😻 I thought every Italian looked like waluigi

[@nativestrong7253]

You can find a nice one bedroom for about $1500 a month. You can live alright on about $6,000 a month. Any low cost rental areas will have little to no tolerance for foreigners.

[@AlexanderMauricio]

Nice video! Hope to meet you in Seoul streets some weekend. Coming to Korea from a non developing country is another the story as you probably already know. Some Koreans treat you in a different way~~

[@la381]

8:55 To those who don't know what a goshiwon is, it's a very small dormitory style box!!!😅 It's a box room and nothing else. The bathroom/shower and kitchen shared by at least 10 other strangers. Usually MANY MORE THAN 10. If you do have your own bathroom, it is inside that box that they call your room, and the bathroom gets moldy FAST!!!!! It's no wonder the room costs him $500-600 USD a month.

[@julianleft4662]

Not entirely accurate. You can find lofts in Seoul, plenty of them, for about $600 per month. And there's plenty of room for one person in a loft. And you have your own kitchen and toilet and all that. Even a couple can stay in a 16-18m square Loft if you want to save on expenses. I do agree that if you want a one bedroom apartment, then the prices range from $800 to $1.200 per month, depending on the area.

[@spektree8448]

cheapest rent where i live is like 2.2k for a one bedroom seoul seems like an upgrade tbh

[@rohitchitte5614]

He knows what to put in thumbnails😂

[@ray-kp3dn]

Good video bro as always.

[@studyou1016]

short term prices are crazy in seoul while long term isnt rent in seoul is quite cheap actually but if you pay for airbnb its like x4 the cost sometimes if its short term same for gym memberships, like $600 a year but $120 a month

[@vincentlee1459]

good job bro! wonderful!

[@andreiamendes9116]

Funny, when the italian girl said "5000" 😅 Interesting and useful interview topic, as always.

[@la381]

$70 x 31 = $2100 a month on rent. You gotta factor in the cleaning fees and other fees that Airbnb charges. 2:52 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Catdogcatdog1212]

7:48 bro tf it would take me YEARS, probably a decade to save 10k..

[@iwan-wr7gn]

Took me 6months

[@TUNGTROC]

The italian girl is so beautiful, gimme a instagram of her or something like that, pls. 😅

[@kyrilkim]

quite interesting theme. Harry from England and his British accent is so sexy though ))

[@dprofitt86]

Great video!

[@lastview0730]

While Asian Boss is interviewing LinkedIN influencers (why?) and trying to be some silicon valley 'startup', our man KExplorer is in the streets grindin' and getting the content we love!

[@우렉-z9t]

한국어자막좀 부탁드려요 ㅎㅎ 그러면 구독자 더 떡상합니다!!

[@segikidi702]

Where would u go to Bars the whole night for Party in Seoul on a Thursday night from 8pm-5am? Only there for Transit for a night.

[@Jdtre]

Jerry, do you have a video explaining your thoughts and experiences being black in Seoul, Korea, dating, expensese, etc...

[@myrajoy1437]

Thanks for impormision

[@dkanfhehamfmrksl]

Many Koreans say that Korea is really expensive country but in reality, it's cheaper than most of other countries.

[@FlavorofMind]

I think this is mostly true! Though the cost of housing might not be cheap like some of the other goods/services. And my understanding is that wages for Korean workers are not so high compared to the US... So there are some factors to consider. Korea does offer great transportation and medical care at a good price, and that's way important 🙂

[@furo.v]

South Korea is insanely more expensive that most countries on this planet.

[@averagetej8310]

Bro Korea is actually affordable than my 3rd world home country. Inflation tripled back home while the wage is still the same. I’m living in Korea so I know these. My part time Korean job’s weekly wage is what I get in a month in my home country.

[@FlavorofMind]

@AverageTej appreciate you adding that perspective! It's all relative though - wages are higher in the US than in Korea. Nobody is saying Korea is the worst or best when it comes to this!

[@전전-m6f]

the reason why is that firstly the price compared to Korean wage is expensive and second which is important is that the fast growth of the price they say normally the price of food is 10 USD it was about half 5 years ago this is the reason why seoul is too expensive I can feel the rise of the price every month every year for example the price of kimbap was 1USD in 2018, 1.5 in 2020, 1.8 in 2022 and now it is 2USD every restaurant has X mark on their price in the menu for editing;; we also had not thought seoul is particularly expensive before 2019 suddenly increased and being increased

[@seasurf5801]

Ask Models how much they make! I’ve always been curious

[@abena8339]

Yesss 🙌🏾

[@aandthatsy]

Yess same

[@abena8339]

What’s the NYC guys socials? His energy is amazing

[@Think0Like0Cheese]

I'd be interested to know how much it costs to travel within Korea, taking the bus, hiking, going to the beach, etc.

[@MegaMaverickMan]

The Italian Girl & The French Girl Both Look Good In Black Leather Jackets!

[@jamesdeano8093]

really interesting

[@almogleizerman2328]

by watching this vid, i just understood how expensive is Israel (where im from). If you go to a restaurant itll probably be more than 20$

[@Ricksonkimura]

Very impressed with your Korean, K. It's not easy to master such a difficult language

[@nightparalysiscatdemon]

1st guy understood the currency differences.

[@kdrama5349]

❤❤

[@cse343]

come to busan i will buy you a delicious food

[@Kitiwake]

I"ll be in Busan after the 18th of April '23.

[@YukinaKato-h6z]

Im going to Seoul soon and im staying for a week, is 5k enough? (excluding the hotel and flights)

[@clockeat1300]

They eye roll at 9:26:

[@sekiro3074]

The girl from Italy 🙂 Such a babe

[@unit4512]

Bro when she said 5000 euros for 1 month my jaw dropped... then I saw she meant 500 lmaooo

[@jung4296]

1:20 me: 5000??? Oh 500

[@leeroyjenkins867]

Could you do a video on dieting? Or sporting/gym/wrestling/jiujutsu costs and lifestyle? I want to come to Korea to do BJJ/Wrestling for 6 months and would like to know gym costs etc.

[@baddie21358]

They're no BJJ places in Korea

[@leeroyjenkins867]

@@baddie21358 a 1 second google search clearly proves you wrong. I want to hear the locals and their experiences

[@sudasinghethanuja9602]

that Italian girl is lovely

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

The New Yorker guy needs to have his own podcast due to his great speaking abilities!!

[@도우너-j7f]

You look so stylish. Are you a model?

[@commie666]

Why bro always dripped out

[@cha4189]

From my experience Korea is cheap for foreigners, not for Koreans

[@TheWhosthat715]

개인 소득이 높은 선진국에서 온 외국들인 자기들 물가에 비해 한국이 물가가 싸다고 하는 것이 아니라 자기들 나라 소득 기준과 한국 소득 기준과 비교하면 가처분 소득이 한국이 그만큼 좋다는 것을 의미하는 거임 너가 현재 오해를 하는 것하고 비슷한 애들이 주로 동남아 애들인데 한국인들 평균 소득과 물가를 생각하지 않고 자기들 나라의 수입을 기준으로 한국이 물가가 비싸서 우리 한국인들이 자주 하는 헬조선 드립을 깊이 생각도 없이 여과 없이 한국을 보는 것하고 비슷하다. 현실은 동남아 애들 한 시간 최저 소득으로는 자기들 나라에서 평범한 한끼 식사를 기준으로 한다면 절대로 답이 안 나오고 딱 자기들 나라에서 한국 라면 한 봉 값 정도나 될 정도이고 더구나 해외 유명 프렌차이즈 커피나 간단한 햄버거 세트는 쟤들 기준으로는 엄청난 사치라는 거다. 이런 비숫한 맥락은 한국을 정상적으로 보지 않고 상대평가가 아닌 절대평가와 비슷한 고기론을 주장하는 중국 애들도 마찬가지라고 보면 알 수가 있다. 즉 결론은 선진국가나 후진국가나 공통적으로 주거비 ,세금 ,생활 물가,공공 물가를 보면 칼만 안 들었지 그냥 국민을 상대로 정부가 날강도 수준이라고 보면 된다. 그냥 어떤 수준인가는 세계적으로 물가가 천국이라고 인식되는 베트남의 휘발류 1L값을 베트남인들 한 시간 평균 임금하고 비교를 해 보면 설마 저정도 일까 하면서 놀랄 것이다 ㅋ

[@zonalvibes7188]

Can you work without documents in south korea

[@Jamoca5020]

Gosh this Italian girl.... She got me crazy 5k ??? thank god it was 500€ a month... Dang.

[@cosmincoco3679]

3000$ from where bank loan? dude is crazy

[@danield501]

Time to leave NYC

[@ModernVintage31]

I was just in Seoul and surrounding areas a couple weeks ago and I don’t know WTH all these people are talking about when they say it’s inexpensive. I’m from the US and I think the costs are nearly the same overall. The food certainly wasn’t any cheaper. I bought a block of American cheese slices and it was 8000 won, or about $6.88 USD. Even in the street markets, the food vendors are not handing out cheap eats. What can you get for $1? A piece of fried sweet rice dough in a cup. Want a lobster tail on a stick with cheese on it like you see on some KZbin food vloggers? That’ll be $30 USD, sir.

[@e.p8516]

I agree with you, living in the Bay AREA, a transplant from Seoul, I feel the same way. Most costs are similar to the USA. I have no idea how you can buy a $2 meal in Seoul, I see a quick cheap street snack will be $3-4, but it is not considered a meal

[@marvelv212]

Most of these people live in dormitories or one room frugal life. You want to get out of that into apartments and drive a car.

[@Seoul_Vitamin_Lab]

Housing in Seoul expensive😂😂

[@Firzj]

- Pretty inexpensive Me, with $300 salary - 🗿🗿🗿

[@Lalalalala...]

They scared me when they said 5000 a month for Airbnb 😂😂😂

[@TheMavinsgo]

Seoul sounds similar to the USA. My husband and I spend $600 on food monthly because we budget but you could easily spend way more. Including bills and gas you need a minimum of $5000, or $6000 USD monthly. That's why there is a homeless crisis in this country. How is Korea on poverty?

[@grow1820]

very little homeless and poverty compare to america. I rarely see homeless people in seoul.

[@pubggamer5500]

Is there any racism in korea? I was thinking about studying in Korea let me know if it's a good decision

[@eli90s13]

A big question for me as well

[@lerrigao6571]

Bro it's everywhere, you can't avoid it. Alot of people are just gonna be silent about it, Koreans are respectful they won't judge, but if you act badly and inappropriate, you'll be inviting some of it.

[@mapetidye]

Am i the only one that doesn’t think korea is expensive???

[@멋진하루프로젝트]

where are you from?

[@Ban00]

5000 euros i almost had heart attack hehe

[@isroiljonmadaminov7290]

Yeah, $500 enough for one month.

[@cbx360]

The guy is the way I mostly act around new cultures.

[@3minute-realstory]

Are you a model? Your style is the best.

[@bankaiiibankaaa4573]

Imagine, I live in a third world country and it's more expensive than Seoul.

[@jeannalee07]

Hey. I am Jeanne, live in Korea. My job for an insurance company , if you are alone , if you need some help I can help you .

[@TrueManShow777]

Are we not gonna talk about this guy's fit? Man is dressed IMPECCABLY 🫡👊

[@NandiniMukherjee-mp4st]

Wait a damn minute,🤤 leave everything aside the host/interviewer is damn hot🔥Black suits him well😍