How Much I Spend in a Day Living in Korea

[@ryanwilson3882]

I feel for you, Jimmy. This video was very informative. Appreciate the content you create. 🥺

[@stay4sho804]

Love your content Jimmy. Youre the only channel that I sit down and genuinely enjoy watching!

[@tealizard2536]

it's so nice to see how far you've come jimmy! I enjoy every video you put up and your one of the few creators I can actually watch the video all the way through lol...been watching you since you had about 5 viewers streaming valorant on twitch! hope your channel keeps on growing like it has been :)

[@Mudskipper9876]

I love this viewpoint! Thank you for making a different kind of video. More real experience than a foodie theme.

[@brendasays2324]

You’re doing amazing, and I’ll have to download Spotify just for your music. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jimmykimtv]

Thank you so much!!! That takes care of most things that I’ve shown in the video. Btw, You can listen to my songs on any platform, and they still count 😌

[@brendasays2324]

@@jimmykimtv your very welcome Yimmy!!! Imma throw it out there again.. SPOCOM. 🤭🤣🫶🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. I’ll add you to my ITunes.. 🙌🏽

[@regitapramesti7891]

Hi Jimmy, when you visit Jakarta, make sure to try one of the biggest budget coffee chain here called Kopi Kenangan. They have good black coffee!

[@yassinal4733]

recommended 😁

[@janecurtiss3307]

Thanks!

[@jimmykimtv]

Thank YOU!

[@b.h.6307]

Hi Jimmy, I'm from the UK but in the last few months visited both Japan and South Korea, both beautiful countries. Really enjoy your videos.

[@marla0412]

2:50 omg thank you for telling the truth about korean convenience stores lol i am kinda disappointed by them now given how much people on the internet seemed to hype them up. as a student in korea i sometimes can't avoid coming home late and having no dinner option except convenience store food but i try to avoid it as much as possible nowadays... there are only so many 삼각김밥 and cheap sandwiches you can stomach lol

[@sollie_e]

Hi Jimmy! I don't really comment things like this but I've been enjoying your content for a long time now and I have to say I really respect you and your values. I also grew up with my dad like that and a lot of creators don't really address/talk about those issues. Also, I remember in a stream you said you don't like when people chew with their mouth open too lol, and it's nice having a figure I can relate to (even if it's online). Thanks for the great content!

[@claireogilvie9272]

Hi Jimmy! I’ve downloaded a lot of your music on Spotify so I can listen to it when I’m off wifi too :) it’s been great for traveling and listening to during my ceramics class. I’d love to see a video about eating vegan in Korea.

[@roxanasaez102]

🤗 I would like to see that video 📹 too. Vegan and religious people alike would appreciate it 💛as we often avoid the same things when dining out.😇🥰

[@Pheelyp]

As a vegan myself, I too would be interested in such content! We know Jimmy likes his meat, but if he's adventurous enough to have fun in a Japanese muscle bar, perhaps he'd be willing to try eating plant-based in Seoul for one day? 🌿

[@roxanasaez102]

@@Pheelyp 🤣🤣🤣 I never thought I would see muscle bar and vegan in the same sentence. 😁 I'm thinking vegan cuisine is challenging to find just as much as Halal in Seoul but I have faith in Jimmy 😇🙏 as he enjoys a good challenge 💪👍

[@Pheelyp]

@@roxanasaez102 I think so too! 🙏🏽

[@TM-li7bl]

Wow, what a deal!!! Living in SoCal, USA I think SK is super value for what you get!!! Seoul is a clean, safe nice city and you pay that little for meals, that’s really great!!! The best way is live is to earn money in US and spend in SK 😅😂

[@arletteparedes5972]

I love your videos, Jimmy! Your nice, sweet, and witty personality makes us big fans of yours! I don't live in Mexico, but if you're ever there, I'd love to see a video of you with chingu amiga and coreano vlogs. Best wishes and more success to you!😊

[@jimmyneutron3055]

In the u.s. we have those bread bento box and tea from hmart for around $7.99 (bento bulgogi kimchi white rice) + $1.50 corn tea + $1.50 boricha + $4 bread so about $15-16 roughly 2x. Our hourly wage depending on the state you are in is $8/hr-15/hr. The kbbq will run you about $49.99/per person no alcohol and they usually want 2 person before serving you. The naengmyun will be $15-16 plus tips. I live in a state with the top 3 Korean American population so the food are abundant full like we have 4 different daegee gukbap within 3 mile radius. The cheapest place to eat here are normally the dollar menu from McDonald.

[@rhs_0938]

Before going to Jakarta, I think it's wise to communicate first with: KOREA REOMIT, A MASSIVE-MILLION-SUBSCRIBER KZbinR, a native South Korean but grew up in Malang, East Java. He's extremely fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and Javanese (Bahasa Jawa, one of traditional languange spoken in Java Island), which makes him extremely famous here in Indonesia. So your trip to Jakarta or Indonesia in general could be optimized and benefits your channel growth. Don't forget that it's easy for foreigner to earn fanatic Indonesian viewers by exploiting our nationalism. 😅

[@jimmykimtv]

I've just returned from Indonesia, but thank you so much for your support! And yes! I hope new Indonesian viewers will appreciate my content haha

[@rhs_0938]

@@jimmykimtv Or... simply do a collab in South Korea with him. I do really hope you become big, Jimmy! 🙏🏻

[@TomohiroShin]

Today I had to write an essay about which artist uses social media well and I wrote jimmy 😀

[@pasheikipaderson1184]

share it please

[@hulme187]

Love your videos!! I'm from the UK. I've been in Cheongju for 12 years now!! Keep up the great content!

[@nimaongelsherpa3319]

jimmy is like the best youtube i ever found and will be the best

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

Jimmy, i love your channel, i am from Brazil and i hope to visit South Korea someday, i looks like an amazing country that it's worth the visit, unfortunately i can't do it now, travels from Brazil to Ásia are extremelly expensive and i am jobless now, but i enjoy watching your vídeos.

[@CLOPACIOUZZZ]

Eyyy you finally fixed the bad feng shui bed placement!!

[@tifamai]

THANK YOU JIMMY FOR CREATING GREAT CONTENT

[@mariusss95]

Found you yesterday. Ill be honest, you re a bit weird but that is the reason I enjoy this channel so far, you seem...natural. Keep up the good work.

[@caolkyle]

$86 is quite a lot to spend in a day. For reference today, was typical day for me working from home. I’ll often not have breakfast and often skip lunch too. Wake up at 8.30 Actually get up at 9 Make a coffee (bag of beans £8/250g bag, think get 14 espressos from a bag) Milk (£1/5 coffee servings, so £0.20) Skipped breakfast and lunch. Had couple chocolates (maybe £1 at a push) Dinner made chicken sausages and instant mash with gravy (approx £7 for 2 people) So today I spent around £5.37 today.

[@impossible9599]

This is so unhealthy..have lunch atleast dude

[@kosmos.2B]

I'll have to try Mega Coffee next time in Korea... only because of ITZY promotion and I like Chaeryeong!

[@chimualor5888]

During my time in college, there were many Korean transfer students. & man, they could definitely drink!

[@tiffanip5047]

Everytime you post is a good day. I always find myself eating along with your videos 🤣

[@julieaskingforafriend]

As an American who is strongly carnivore, I would love to see what you actually eat if you don't eat all the Korean carbs. Luckily, I think the expense would put me off a lot of the pastries; that cream bun is more expensive than those you can get here at the little standalone bakeries in Hmart. Which is good, because those things are amazing and I could plow through some Korean pastries.

[@OfficialElleLee]

the camera quality is slayinggggg

[@mikeparker6322]

Seoul is affordable compared to Singapore. Compared to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or even Hong Kong I prefer to go out and eat cheap in Seoul. Korean lunch boxes are the best. The cheapest 7-11 type lunch boxes were in Bangkok. In Bangkok the typical microwave lunch is in between $1 to $3. Looking forward to my next trip to Incheon in Dec. Great video Jimmy.

[@Robbolution]

You're hilarious, I love your videos - thanks for uploading! Awesome content!

[@juliocesmez]

I just discovered your channel today and I’m loving it

[@garbage2598]

jimmy you are so real 😭😭

[@Hussein1sann]

My favourite youtuber ❤ from Egypt 🇪🇬 all love ❤

[@SkybroV]

props to you for not buying from starbucks

[@jellyfishmc]

Whaaa... happy to hear your plan to visit jakarta.. dont worry bout the water 😊 hope you will enjoy the trip and jakarta has lot of malls with many all u can eat restaurants.

[@hanoapuaa]

It’s like one of the boys just decided to make a KZbin channel. I love it

[@himanshusonthalia4059]

Been watching jimmy since he started his new channel and he never disappoints🫶

[@rpgvexxesp1782]

It's not much, but I hope it's helpful.

[@jimmykimtv]

It is definitely helpful. Thank you!!!!

[@ChrisJL1989]

Jimmy, as a Korean-American born and raised in NY that has been to several countries throughout East and Southeast Asia, I just want to provide you with some context as to why KZbinrs and Tiktokers "hype up" meals that Korean convenience marts sell. Generally speaking, meals sold at CU or GS25 (or anything in S. Korea) are sold at a *fraction* of the price of how much it would be sold for in the U.S. Not only are the prices vastly different, most of our convenience markets don't even sell the same type of meals over here. The closest thing to a similar meal would be kimbap or pajeon, but this would only really be found at an H-mart, Hanyang mart, Assi plaza, or another East Asian market over here. And it costs roughly $8-12 USD for about 6-8 pieces. Even cup ramen is more expensive here ($1.75-3 USD per cup). Portion-wise, you're also being sold considerably more food over there, compared to to-go (or "grab-n-go") meals sold at convenience marts over here for how much you pay. The Cheonggukjang and suyuk you ordered at the restaurant costing $8.87 is ridiculously cheap. Ordering just the Cheonggukjang alone in NY or California would cost a minimum of $15-20. It's also served in lesser portions over here compared to how much you're given over there (Just talking about Korean restaurant servings, not fast food places like Burger King, McDonalds, etc). Nevermind the tipping culture in the US. I hope this clears things up in terms of why non-native Koreans are astonished at how "different" things are over there :)

[@CosmicTerrorize]

To add to this comment, this is all before we even address the vast difference in quality of food. Ive had the chance to try some convenience food in Korea, and while the quality may not match most restaurants, it is still 1000% better then the quality of food prepare in the U.S. convenience stores. Additionally, the food we typically have available is limited in not only quality, but also limited in variety. You can only have so many gas station corn dogs before you never want one again. Also, Korean food in general has been gaining more and more popularity here in the U.S. over the last 10 years, so its still new and exciting for a lot of people. Lastly, since most of us do not get to eat this food normally(unless we are lucky enough to have a nearby resuraunt or market), even "bad" Korean food is still very good!

[@CosmicTerrorize]

I feel like a food hipster, I've been telling anyone who will listen for over 15 years now that they should be eating Korean food. 😆

[@ChrisJL1989]

@@CosmicTerrorize Absolutely! You can't forget that the actual quality of the food in relation to the cost is far superior to what's served in the US. Thanks for bringing this up!

[@dave07707]

This is amazing. I spend 20$ or more in Canada for breakfast and it’s not even that much food

[@penelopepitstock]

Hi Jimmy, I’m a new subscriber from Australia 👋 you’re very informative and funny. I’m heading to Seoul tomorrow, would love to know the restaurant where you show the Korean lunch? I really love Korean food, especially vegetable side dishes! 😋🤩

[@ffmusic6095]

Lol in Serbia average monthly pay is 400 dollars and the prices are the same if not higher here

[@Chow_69]

seems like you're doing alright with that Harmon gamer chair.. xD Spotify must be paying well ;)

[@Matrixway69]

Your health is priceless “ taking notes “

[@marklechadores5574]

Living in south korea would be nice even if it's for a visit but I'd save that korean bbq for the weekend, coffee I can spend every morning and the same goes for that bento. I can make do with the minimalist skin care products and the dollar store would only for the bare essentials. My target spending goal daily would be between $9 to $12 per day.

[@KaruveppilaiSamayal]

Love your videos jimmy 🤩 your personality is great. Do visit India especially TamilNadu. When you do we will try some dishes

[@haellazn]

7:15 minimum hourly wage in sk is around 7$, meanwhile in my country, that's like a bit more than average indonesian daily wage which is 5$ (the minimum would be around 3$/d), and a decent food in indonesia would cost around 3-4$, yes you can get food cheaper than that in indonesia but that's like, full of carbs (rice) and extremely oily fried food, sometimes even a day old food lol. no wonder we have the shortest people and unhealthy skin 😂

[@geraldrhied.villaceran806]

Jimmy's Room is an Example of a Men's Room, as long there's PC, Whey, Weights, and Bed, He is Content.

[@purbahs]

as indonesian who likes to moves a lot throughout indonesia's regiond you dont need to worry about the water quality in jakarta as it's also the capital of the city unless of course you're staying in a slum area whichever you country goes to will have the same effect

[@yassinal4733]

kenapa si jimmy mikir nya sampai begitu ya, dapet info darimana gitu 😑

[@cindygao4920]

The minimum wage in the US is also around $7 in some states, but I’d say you need at least $15 for a good meal (and half the time it’ll just be burger and fries so it’s very bad for you) 😢

[@shadowhawk]

I'm actually pretty particular about coffee and noticed for black coffee most places makes it too diluted for me. Mega is actually one of my go to place for coffee in korea because it is strong enough and of more than decent quality.

[@the25thbam92]

I have to agree with you. Many cafes here don't serve a strong espresso or drip cup. There are exceptions. The % Arabica Cafe at Starfield is one of the exceptions. Killer cup of espresso. I am extremely particular with my coffee too and it kills me inside seeing espressos being transferred into a shot glass/demitasse and then into the served cup. The fucking crema. Unfortunately, this is a global issue.

[@ricardocabrera7817]

Realest foo out there 🫡 Best videos of korean life => Uncle Jimmy

[@Kim-co5kb]

Great video as always, Jimmy!

[@enter4none]

Last Friday had a dream with Jimmy, don't worry! it was all family friendly :p I hanged out with himand my bestie on a conveyor sushi place and my order never came and that's it, then I drifted into walking by myself 😅 it was brief but hey, I was SO happy about making my free green tea with the hot water faucet and all that.

[@lienmachine]

I'd love to see you try all the IG/TikTok famous places in Seoul, because I trust your honest opinion!!

[@joemarieacido9225]

wow, so happy to be this early on your post. Loving u from Philippines.

[@doctholiday]

I'm not always in a mood for music, so I turn on your playlist and just put the volume down really low so you can get money but I can still do/listen to my own things

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

yeah it gets annoying how some youtubers love making repeat videos about Korean and Japanese 7Eleven, CU, FamilyMart, Lawson they always say all the food is "Uhhhh-may-zing the best thing they ever had!" 🙄🙄

[@dysfunctionalisme]

6:07 Jimmy always throwing unsuspecting lines that make me go 🧐🤨😂😂😂😂

[@Alann1105]

LOVE THE LOFI MUSIC, YOU WILL BE RICH SOON JIMMY.

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I love it, Jimmy, it's amazing

[@kewlboi5420]

we love you uncle jimmy

[@JoseReyes-yn3xj]

I remeber in 2020 when I was there, I could walk into CU or GS25 and get a quick meal for like $5 like you said and it was bussin'. I was there last month and I could barely find anything for under 2k won. I would always get a taiyaki as a little treat but not so much anymore.

[@jsheldon]

Jimmy- I signed up for Spotify so I can make you some money!! ❤😂 My 11 yr old introduced me to your videos. We ❤ you!

[@Achiaaa]

Well, where I live you have to pay for the banchan in Korean restaurants. Maybe unless you order set meal you get a bit of kimchi. The all you can eat bbq restaurants provide free side dishes though. I think you would be shocked to hear that there is a restaurant that charges €8 for kimchi😂

[@respectfulplayer]

Europe is the worst for Korean food eating hands down comparing NA / Asia / EU - in Canada you get really generous banchan almost always Korean food in SEA is actually pretty decent (so many Korean tourists here) I'm gonna guess Finland or Denmark for 8 euro kimchi

[@everyothersomething]

Video is great but I'm excited to see your videos in Jakarta!! Finally! 🥳🥳🥳🇮🇩

[@nessalpaca]

this was a good watch jimmy hahah praying for your riches Prayge

[@brianmurarik994]

Love you Jimmy! Thanks for the great content :)

[@Nico-tina]

Like your content, I hope you take it easy on stress. 😊

[@EmiEats]

Wow you also must live near Yeoksam too!! I recognized / been to almost every place you went to 😂

[@phoebe-peebeeya]

How many letters in Jimmy Kim? Uncle Jimmy's body is tea... but yall not ready to talk about it. Keep up the good videos unc!

[@flyingcockroach7813]

damn you going to jakarta? good to hear, dont worry about water quality its no different than the other country especially if you in hotel that 100% safe. And everything is cheap

[@nubbun777]

You should've gotten the cute eyemask! 😄❤

[@matthewjay660]

Jimmy, when I started to get gray hairs in my early 30's, I plucked them out. Now, there are too many of them, so I dye my hair too. 🇺🇸🤝🇰🇷

[@leandrocedrick5338]

I cant believe u already have 394K subs

[@mrtictac9705]

awsome vid!

[@suspiciousafternoon]

I gotta say Jimmy is really fit 🔥🔥

[@valentinafunk242]

Hey jimmy, I think it would be really cool if you would make a video abt what you have to do/visit in korea if you travel there :)

[@pixcyoo187]

500k and making around 3k to 5 is beyond wild thank u though jimmy ur vid are very informative and very interesting and funny of course

[@amybisho]

Yaaay new vid!🎉

[@JustWonderingAloud]

"...I'm Korean, I have to look youthful and pretty at any cost..." lol I like your cheeky humor.

[@minhtran3063]

Love the video Jimmy! keep up the good work! I was wondering if you have any plans coming to Vietnam in the future Very affordable and fun

[@jahnavidangeti6154]

I hope things get better for you. Take care < 3

[@yassinal4733]

sup Jimmy, I'm from Jakarta, it's depends on where u stay ,most of the place have clean water, so u don't have to worry 😃

[@ezgisuberber653]

thank you for helpful video!

[@CrolyGiart]

Here in germany i spent around 30 euro per week for food and all the other necessary things. It was 20 euro before inflation. But i dont need much since i stopped going to the gym. Back when i was following a diet plan with enough protein i had to spent 35 euro per week before inflation. So probably 45 nowadays.

[@Lucy-xg6yl]

Keep it up Jimmy! You gotta try stacking all 5 masks at once to really maximise the handsome.

[@Lamberto-uw5il]

I think Seoul is very expensive.I only spend 20$ dollars per day in my country but I think it's because Korea is a rich country. For example our coffee the cheapest only cost 2$ dollars. But if you want full meal you can buy 2$ to 4$ in every meal.good for 4 people

[@Josecitox]

Now do the comparision of actually cooking at home. I honestly can't believe people rely so much of eating outside or buying premade food so much when you can get more out of your money by cooking at home. With those $80 you can probably cook food for 3/4 days.

[@simonrivers-ko8gm]

Jimmy, can you save on the $8 breakfast by just eating fruit, oatmeal, or congee? Do you eat microwave convenience store boxed food every morning?

[@KC-nn7kr]

As I always said before, I really love Jimmy. He is so real and straightforward.

[@janemaskell613]

Wow you have some bruises on you shoulder 😢 And you earn more than we get in England 🇬🇧 Thanks for another amazing video ❤❤❤

[@yonghantan2578]

Mega coffee is value for money. An awesome option

[@tiffanyryosoki]

Hey jimmy get those beauty collagen powder consume it for more than 2 month u may see differences.

[@RedragonReviews]

I'm definitely watching I just woke up 1:00

[@YungContentshow]

you are a legend man

[@ninja.saywhat]

i started growing grey hair in my mid 20s possibly some in my early 20s. i'm in my mid 30s now so i have a lot more and i fully embraced it. i'm not sure when did george clooney started to have grey hair but i assume in his 30s as well so i like to think i'm aging like him 😏

[@afiffajarrayhan1116]

it depends what kinda place u staying at Jakarta bro, if its like 3 star and above hotels... the water shud be ok

[@8800ist]

Simra loves you ❤

[@andrewchong3333]

I like compose coffee as it is slightly cheaper than mega coffee and taste just as good