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Seoul trip cost from the Philippines — prices in ₱
Updated October 2026 · ₱57 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Seoul is about 107% pricier than Manila. Here's what things cost in PHP, 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 Manila
| Item | Local | In PHP | vs Manila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₩10,000 | ₱413 | 48% more |
| Street food1 item | ₩4,000 | ₱165 | 230% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₩30,000 | ₱1,240 | 55% more |
| Coffeeone cup | ₩5,500 | ₱227 | 51% more |
| Beerone bottle | ₩5,500 | ₱227 | 89% more |
| Bottled water | ₩1,000 | ₱41 | 65% more |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₩2,000 | ₱83 | 31% more |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₩8,500 | ₱351 | 60% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₩5,500 | ₱227 | 279% more |
| Transitone ride | ₩1,550 | ₱64 | 327% more |
| Hotel night3-star | ₩110,000 | ₱4,540 | 30% more |
| SIM card1 week data | ₩30,000 | ₱1,240 | 254% more |
| Laundry | ₩9,000 | ₱372 | 520% more |
| Massage1 hour | ₩70,000 | ₱2,890 | 478% more |
| Half-day tourper person | ₩70,000 | ₱2,890 | 93% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₩3,000 | ₱124 | 17% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₱5,000 gets you in Seoul
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₩7,000–₩16,000₱289–₱661 | ₩19,200+₱793+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₩3,300–₩8,800₱136–₱363 | ₩10,600+₱436+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₩3,300–₩9,350₱136–₱386 | ₩11,200+₱463+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₩6,800–₩13,600₱281–₱562 | ₩16,300+₱674+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₩3,850–₩9,900₱159–₱409 | ₩11,900+₱491+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₩49,000–₩112,000₱2,020–₱4,630 | ₩134,000+₱5,550+ |
| Bottled water | ₩700–₩2,000₱29–₱83 | ₩2,400+₱99+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₩49,000–₩112,000₱2,020–₱4,630 | ₩134,000+₱5,550+ |
- 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 PHP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Seoul with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Seoul cost from the Philippines?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Seoul is about ₱8,540 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₱2,700 a day; comfortable travel is about ₱18,900. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₱59,700.
Is Seoul cheaper than Manila?
For everyday things Seoul is about 107% pricier than Manila. 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 PHP?
A simple local meal is around ₩10,000 (about ₱413); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₩30,000 (about ₱1,240).
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 (₱674) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.