How much does a trip to Seoul cost for a week?
Hello,
1. Typical Budget Ranges
Budget travel: around $887–916 per person per week.
Mid-range: about $1,000–1,300 per person per week.
Luxury travel: can reach $1,900+ per week per person.
2. Expense Breakdown
Accommodation
Budget guesthouses/hostels: $15–40/night Mid-range hotels: $50–100/night
Food & Coffee
Street market foods: ~$5–10 per meal Restaurants and coffee shops mid-range: ~$10–25 per meal BudgetYourTrip reports ~$850 for food/coffee in two weeks for two → ~$60/day for two
Transportation
T‑money transport card (bus & subway): ~₩1,400/trip ($1.10) Weekly estimate: ~$30–60 depending on usage Optional: KORAIL Pass for weekend trips outside Seoul (~₩121,000 for 3 days)
Sightseeing & Extras
Most palaces/museums: free or $2–5 Theme parks or paid tours: $30–50 BudgetYourTrip estimates extra mid-range daily entertainment ~$35/day
3. Total Estimated Costs (One Week)
Budget traveller: $887–$1,000 (~₩1.2–1.3 million)
Mid-range experiences: $1,200–$1,600 (~₩1.6–2.1 million)
Luxury comfort: $1,900+ (~₩2.6 million+)
These figures exclude international airfare and possible internal flights to Jeju or Busan (~$33–42 one-way)
4. Real Traveler Insights
From Reddit: for two people in Seoul, excluding flights and lodging:
“80–100,000 KRW per day per person.” That’s about $60–75/day—a good mid-range guideline for meals, transport, and sightseeing.
Another plan:
“1.500.000‑2.000.000 won for 6 nights in Seoul… excluding plane and accommodation.” (~$1,200–1,600 for two people’s daily living costs over a week).
5. Money-Saving Tips
* Stay in hostels or guesthouses.
* Use T‑money card and efficient subway/bus systems.
* Enjoy free cultural sites: palaces, parks, local markets.
* Bring a reusable water bottle (tap water safe in Seoul).
* Use KORAIL for day trips (Jeonju, Gyeongju).
6. Disclaimer
“Prices can vary due to inflation and region, so please use them as a guideline.” (Adjust for food prices or hotel inflation.)
Conclusion
A one-week trip to Seoul typically costs:
* Budget: $900–1,000 per person (~₩1.25 million)
* Mid-range: $1,200–1,600 (~₩1.7 million)
* Luxury: $1,900+ (~₩2.6 million+)
For two travelers, just double these numbers. Including airfare and extras will raise the total. Hope this helps your planning—Seoul awaits!
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