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Asia
Seoul
South Korea
83
$2.2kMonthly Cost
200 MbpsInternet
90/100Safety
13°CAvg Temp
90/100Food
Overview
Tech capital with world's fastest internet, K-culture, and 24/7 convenience
Highlights
- Fastest internet in the world
- 24/7 culture
- Amazing Korean BBQ
- Tech-forward society
Challenges
- Language barrier
- Air quality issues
- Work culture pressure
Cost Breakdown
$2200/moAccommodation
$1100Food & Groceries
$720Coworking
$180Entertainment & Other
$200$8
Avg Meal
$4
Beer
$4.5
Coffee
All Scores
Overall83
Cost60
Internet98
Safety90
Weather60
Walkability85
Nightlife88
Food90
Coworking78
Healthcare90
Air Quality50
LGBTQ+55
Family80
English50
Popular Neighborhoods
GangnamHongdaeItaewonMapoSeongsu
Quick Facts
Currency
KRW
Languages
Korean, English
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Visa
90 days visa-free
Best Months
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Population
9,776,000
Climate
13°C
Avg Temp
60%
Humidity
200
Sunny Days
90
Rain Days
Internet
Average Speed200 Mbps
Mobile Speed120 Mbps
Reliability99%