Cost of Living in Korea

Cost of Living in Korea

The cost of living in Korea is quiet low and reasonable compared to western countries. General costs like transportation and food are low. What is expensive in Korea? Housing which is provided by school is really expensive in Korea. That’s why you can save lots of money teaching in Korea. The cost of living in Korea varies from cities to rural areas. The cost of living in rural area is lower than big metropolitan cities. How much you can save depends on you.

Eating out in Korea is cheaper than western countries, which you can have a full meal for around $5. If you have lunch at a western restaurant like T.G.I.G or Outbag, you can get drink and main entrée for around $13~15. If you need to save money, it would be good to cook at home.

Taking buses and subways costs abound $1.(Bus Fare varies, small bus: 7C, Big bus:9C, and long journey bus:$14) If you need a long journey, you may need to pay extra chares.

Even it is cheap, you can get at least $2000 a month!

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