Korea Cost Estimator
Compare living costs between Canada and Korea. Get realistic estimates for students and young professionals planning to live in Korea.
Living Cost Estimator
Lifestyle Presets
Food
Lunch set(per meal)
₩9,000
Cafe latte(cup)
₩5,500
Groceries(per week)
₩60,000
Street food(snack)
₩3,000
Restaurant dinner(per meal)
₩20,000
Transport
T-money monthly(per month)
₩60,000
Rent
Goshiwon(per month)
₩400,000
Sharehouse room(per month)
₩600,000
Off-campus studio(per month)
₩800,000
One-room apartment(per month)
₩1,200,000
Utilities
Electricity(per month)
₩50,000
Gas(per month)
₩30,000
Water(per month)
₩20,000
Internet(per month)
₩30,000
Mobile
Basic plan (5GB)(per month)
₩25,000
Standard plan (10GB)(per month)
₩35,000
Premium plan (unlimited)(per month)
₩55,000
Miscellaneous
Student activities(per month)
₩50,000
Gym membership(per month)
₩60,000
Movie ticket(per ticket)
₩12,000
Shopping & Social(per month)
₩150,000
Monthly Total Estimate
Based on Student basic lifestyle in Seoul
₩762,500
≈ CAD$762.50
- food:13%
- transport:8%
- rent:52%
- utilities:17%
- mobile:3%
- misc:7%
Cost-Saving Tips
- - Use T-money card for 5-10% discount on transport
- - Shop at traditional markets for fresh groceries at lower prices
- - Consider goshiwon or sharehouse for budget accommodation
- - Use free WiFi widely available instead of expensive data plans