Average Vacation Expenses in South Korea
7.4%
— value growth in dollar since 2016
Relatively cyclical fluctuations for the South Korean Won versus the US dollar have ended up on a negative note for domestic travelers. A post-election boon for the Won has pushed up the currency even further, to a 6.2% growth against the dollar, since 2016. Groceries may be pretty expensive in South Korea, but just about everything else is on the cheaper end, even with the currency appreciation.
| New York (JFK) — Seoul (ICN) |
$1,915.19* |
| Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger |
Flight per 100/km: $17.34 |
| Drinks & Dining |
$58.33 |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
$6.25 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
$35.69 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
$5.35 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
$2.68 |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) |
$4.46 |
| Cappuccino (Regular) |
$3.90 |
| Groceries |
$27.17 |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
$8.31 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
$2.05 |
| Eggs (12) |
$2.89 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$7.15 |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.65 |
| Banana (1 lb) |
$1.66 |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.46 |
| Local transit |
$2.84 |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$1.12 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
$1.72 |
| Recreation |
$19.63 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
$10.71 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
$8.92 |
| Accommodation Average |
$92.26 |
| Hotels |
$131.52 |
| Airbnb |
$53.00 |
* Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided by Kiwi.com's flight price index to the mileage from New York City's JFK airport to the stated country's capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.
