How much money should I bring to Korea for 1 week?

Okay, so you’re heading to Korea for a week and wondering how much cash to bring? Awesome! Korea’s amazing.

Honestly, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but a rough estimate is around $820 per person. Or, if you’re going as a pair, maybe budget around $1639. But that’s just a starting point, you know? That kinda covers your basic stuff – a place to crash, yummy Korean food (and trust me, you’ll want to eat all the Korean food!), getting around, and some fun activities.

Thing is, your spending habits are key. Are you thinking of staying in fancy hotels? Or are you more of a guesthouse-and-ramen kind of traveler? I remember on my first trip, I way underestimated how much I’d spend on souvenirs! All those cute little Kakao Friends things… they add up!

For example, if you are wanting to visit a Cat Cafe, you’ll need to add in some additional spending money for that. It will be so worth it though – trust me!

And transport…are you planning on taking taxis everywhere, or are you going to brave the subway like a true local? (Seriously, the subway’s super efficient and cheap!).

So, yeah, $820 is a good baseline, but definitely bump it up if you’re planning on splurging. And if you’re a super savvy traveler, you could probably get away with less! It really depends on your style. Basically, it’s better to overestimate and have some extra won burning a hole in your pocket, right?

Just think about what you want to do and how you like to travel, and then add a little buffer just in case! You’ll have an awesome time no matter what you spend!