BudgetWon · 2026 prices
Know exactly what Korea costs. Before you go.
Enter your trip details — get a line-by-line receipt in KRW and USD. No ranges. No guessing.
2026 · Q2
Prices reviewed quarterly by people living in Seoul
KRW + USD
Every number shown in both currencies, side by side
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Real numbers
Every line item priced. KRW and USD. Based on what people actually spend in Korea right now.
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Written in Seoul
We live here. Every price is checked against real receipts, bills, and bank statements.
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No vague ranges
Not "₩30,000–₩80,000 per day." Actual figures, based on your trip style and length.
All tools
Browse guides →TOOL · 01
Trip Budget Calculator
See exactly what your Korea trip will cost — itemized like a Korean convenience-store receipt.
FlightsHotelsFoodTransport
Estimate my trip →
TOOL · 02
Salary Calculator
Turn a Korean job offer into your real monthly paycheck — 19% flat tax checked automatically.
Gross → Net19% flat taxHealth & pension
See my take-home →
TOOL · 03
Phone Plan Finder
eSIM, prepaid or postpaid? Three questions, and you'll know which SIM fits your stay.
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Find my plan →
TOOL · 04Coming soon
Korean Age Calculator
Statutory age vs Korean age, simplified after the 2023 law change.
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Two stages. One site.
Latest guides
All guides →TRAVEL · 01
How much does a trip to Korea cost in 2026?
Real daily budgets by travel style, and where the money actually goes.
Read 6 min · Last checked 2026-06
TRAVEL · 02Incheon Airport to Seoul: AREX vs bus vs taxi
Every way into the city compared by price, speed and luggage pain.
Read 5 min · Last checked 2026-06
TRAVEL · 03T-money card: the only transit guide you need
Where to buy, how to top up, and how to get your balance back.
Read 4 min · Last checked 2026-06
LIVING · 04Korean phone plans for foreigners, explained
eSIM, prepaid, postpaid or MVNO — sorted by how long you're staying.
Read 7 min · Last checked 2026-06
LIVING · 05Opening a Korean bank account, by visa type
What works on a tourist visa, a D-2, an E-7 — and the app-only shortcut.
Read 6 min · Last checked 2026-06
LIVING · 06Korea's 19% flat tax, explained
Who the foreigner-only flat rate actually helps, and how to elect it.
Read 8 min · Last checked 2026-06
Frequently asked
How accurate is the budget calculator?
Estimates are based on 2026 Q2 prices, reviewed quarterly. Most travelers land within 10–15% of the figure on their receipt; the swing factor is hotel choice and how often you take taxis.
Does this site cover both tourists and people moving to Korea?
Yes — Travel for trips, Living for residency. The Trip Budget Calculator is for visitors; the Salary Calculator and 19% flat tax guide are for working foreigners.
Are these tools free?
Free, no signup. We earn a commission on some affiliate links (eSIM, hotels, money transfer) at no cost to you. Editorial decisions are independent of partners.
Are prices in KRW or USD?
Both. Every number on the receipt shows KRW with USD in parentheses, using a quarterly-reviewed exchange rate.