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Seoul trip cost from Canada — prices in C$
Updated October 2026 · C$1.36 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Seoul is about 46% cheaper than Toronto. Here's what things cost in CAD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Seoul vs Toronto
| Item | Local | In CAD | vs Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₩10,000 | C$9.86 | 61% less |
| Street food1 item | ₩4,000 | C$3.94 | 64% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₩30,000 | C$30 | 48% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₩5,500 | C$5.42 | 8% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₩5,500 | C$5.42 | 40% less |
| Bottled water | ₩1,000 | C$0.99 | 61% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₩2,000 | C$1.97 | 34% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₩8,500 | C$8.38 | 51% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₩5,500 | C$5.42 | 51% less |
| Transitone ride | ₩1,550 | C$1.53 | 54% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₩110,000 | C$108 | 58% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₩30,000 | C$30 | 13% less |
| Laundry | ₩9,000 | C$8.87 | 61% more |
| Massage1 hour | ₩70,000 | C$69 | 31% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₩70,000 | C$69 | 31% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₩3,000 | C$2.96 | 90% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What C$100 gets you in Seoul
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₩7,000–₩16,000C$6.9–C$16 | ₩19,200+C$19+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₩3,300–₩8,800C$3.25–C$8.67 | ₩10,600+C$10+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₩3,300–₩9,350C$3.25–C$9.21 | ₩11,200+C$11+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₩6,800–₩13,600C$6.7–C$13 | ₩16,300+C$16+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₩3,850–₩9,900C$3.79–C$9.76 | ₩11,900+C$12+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₩49,000–₩112,000C$48–C$110 | ₩134,000+C$132+ |
| Bottled water | ₩700–₩2,000C$0.69–C$1.97 | ₩2,400+C$2.37+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₩49,000–₩112,000C$48–C$110 | ₩134,000+C$132+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in CAD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Seoul cost from Canada?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Seoul is about C$204 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about C$64 a day; comfortable travel is about C$450. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly C$1,430.
Is Seoul cheaper than Toronto?
For everyday things Seoul is about 46% cheaper than Toronto. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Seoul in CAD?
A simple local meal is around ₩10,000 (about C$9.86); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₩30,000 (about C$30).
What price is a rip-off in Seoul?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ₩16,300 (C$16) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.