How much does a trip to Seoul cost
A week in Seoul runs roughly $836–$2605 per person, including the flight from Moscow.
Flights from Moscow
Round-trip now from$450
Cheapest in November — $396
Indicative cached price. Tap the button for live fares.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Guided TourSeoul Highlights City Tour
Guided walking tour of key historic landmarks
Seoul Top Attractions & Museums Pass
Priority entrance tickets to top monuments
Food & Wine TourSeoul Traditional Food & Wine Tour
Taste authentic local dishes and street food
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Seoul is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
For public transit in Seoul, grab a T-money card for seamless contactless payments across buses and subways. Validate your card at the gate to avoid hefty fines, especially when exiting. If you plan to explore extensively, a one-day pass at approximately $3.
On-the-ground prices updated: 2026-08-29
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Food | $115 | $330 | $659 |
| Transit | $24 | $24 | $24 |
| Stay | $245 | $665 | $1470 |
| eSIM | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Total per person | $836 | $1471 | $2605 |
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What’s next
- Itinerary
- Where else is cheap from Moscow
- Trip budgets for nearby cities
FAQ
- How much money to bring to Seoul for a week?
- A week in Seoul costs roughly $836–$2605 per person, including the round-trip flight from Moscow.
- When is it cheaper to fly to Seoul?
- The cheapest month to fly is November — round-trip from about $396 from Moscow.
- How much is a flight to Seoul?
- Right now a round-trip Moscow–Seoul starts around $450. This is an indicative cached price; tap “Find flights” for live fares.
- Is food and transit expensive in Seoul?
- Food runs $16–$94 a day and city transit about $3. For public transit in Seoul, grab a T-money card for seamless contactless payments across buses and subways. Validate your card at the gate to avoid hefty fines, especially when exiting. If you plan to explore extensively, a one-day pass at approximately $3.