Fast internet, safety, K-culture and Seoul’s superb metro. But competition is fierce and workdays are long.
For living91/100
For travel88/100
Key facts
Average net salary$2,400 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$1,100 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$8
Traveller daily budget$100 /day
Safety9/10
ClimateContinental
Avg summer temperature+29 °C
Avg winter temperature-1 °C
Best time to visitApril, May, September, October, November
Life expectancy83.6
Population51,684,564
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 166 countries
Places worth seeing
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: Guard ceremony and hanbok rental.
- Bukchon Hanok Village: Traditional houses amid skyscrapers.
- Myeongdong: Cosmetics and street food.
- N Seoul Tower: A view over all of Seoul.
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