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Seoul trip cost from Singapore — prices in S$
Updated October 2026 · S$1.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Seoul is about 26% cheaper than Singapore. Here's what things cost in SGD, 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 Singapore
| Item | Local | In SGD | vs Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₩10,000 | S$9.42 | 18% more |
| Street food1 item | ₩4,000 | S$3.77 | 25% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₩30,000 | S$28 | 37% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₩5,500 | S$5.18 | 20% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₩5,500 | S$5.18 | 60% less |
| Bottled water | ₩1,000 | S$0.94 | 41% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₩2,000 | S$1.88 | 14% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₩8,500 | S$8.01 | 33% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₩5,500 | S$5.18 | 42% less |
| Transitone ride | ₩1,550 | S$1.46 | same |
| Hotel night3-star | ₩110,000 | S$104 | 48% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₩30,000 | S$28 | 88% more |
| Laundry | ₩9,000 | S$8.48 | 70% more |
| Massage1 hour | ₩70,000 | S$66 | 10% more |
| Half-day tourper person | ₩70,000 | S$66 | same |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₩3,000 | S$2.83 | 93% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What S$100 gets you in Seoul
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₩7,000–₩16,000S$6.59–S$15 | ₩19,200+S$18+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₩3,300–₩8,800S$3.11–S$8.29 | ₩10,600+S$9.95+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₩3,300–₩9,350S$3.11–S$8.81 | ₩11,200+S$11+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₩6,800–₩13,600S$6.41–S$13 | ₩16,300+S$15+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₩3,850–₩9,900S$3.63–S$9.33 | ₩11,900+S$11+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₩49,000–₩112,000S$46–S$106 | ₩134,000+S$127+ |
| Bottled water | ₩700–₩2,000S$0.66–S$1.88 | ₩2,400+S$2.26+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₩49,000–₩112,000S$46–S$106 | ₩134,000+S$127+ |
- 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 SGD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Seoul with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Seoul cost from Singapore?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Seoul is about S$195 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about S$61 a day; comfortable travel is about S$431. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly S$1,360.
Is Seoul cheaper than Singapore?
For everyday things Seoul is about 26% cheaper than Singapore. 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 SGD?
A simple local meal is around ₩10,000 (about S$9.42); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₩30,000 (about S$28).
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 (S$15) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.