Living Costs in Korea higher than London?

안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo)! Don't worry - I'll teach you all the essential phrases you'll need!

Housing Costs 주거비용 (ju-geo-bi-yong)

Monthly Rent Ranges:

• City Center: ₩800,000-2,000,000

• Outside Center: ₩500,000-1,000,000

Essential Phrases:

• "Monthly rent?" - 월세 얼마예요? (wol-se eol-ma-ye-yo?)

• "Deposit?" - 보증금이 얼마예요? (bo-jeung-geum-i eol-ma-ye-yo?)

• "Utilities included?" - 공과금 포함인가요? (gong-gwa-geum po-ham-in-ga-yo?)

Pro Tip: Consider goshiwon (고시원) for budget stays!

Daily Expenses 일상비용 (il-sang-bi-yong)

Food & Dining:

• Local meal: ₩7,000-8,000

• Coffee: ₩4,500-6,000

• Western meal: ₩12,000-15,000

Restaurant Phrases:

• "Menu please" - 메뉴 주세요 (me-nyu ju-se-yo)

• "How spicy is it?" - 얼마나 매워요? (eol-ma-na mae-wo-yo?)

• "Can I get water?" - 물 주세요 (mul ju-se-yo)

Transportation 교통 (gyo-tong)

Costs:

• Single journey: ₩1,350

• T-money card: ₩4,000 (refundable)

• Taxi start: ₩3,800

Transport Phrases:

• "Where's the station?" - 역이 어디예요? (yeok-i eo-di-ye-yo?)

• "Bus stop?" - 버스정류장? (beo-seu-jeong-ryu-jang?)

• "How much to [place]?" - [장소]까지 얼마예요? ([jang-so]-kka-ji eol-ma-ye-yo?)

Entertainment 여가활동 (yeo-ga-hwal-dong)

Activities:

• Movie ticket: ₩12,000

• Gym membership: ₩30,000-100,000/month

• Noraebang (karaoke): ₩1,000/3 songs

Fun Phrases:

• "One ticket please" - 표 한 장이요 (pyo han jang-i-yo)

• "What time does it start?" - 몇 시에 시작해요? (myeot si-e si-jak-hae-yo?)

Money-Saving Tips 절약 팁 (jeol-yak tip)

1. Shop at Local Markets Market Phrases:

2. Learn to say "Too expensive" - 너무 비싸요 (neo-mu bi-ssa-yo)

3. Ask for more "Discount?" - 할인 있어요? (hal-in i-sseo-yo?)

4. Use Public Transportation

5. Get a T-money card

6. Download Kakao T for taxis

7. Eat Local Food

8. Try local 분식 (bun-sik) shops

9. Look for 서민식당 (seo-min-sik-dang) - budget-friendly restaurants

Monthly Budget Guide 월별 예산 (wol-byeol ye-san)

Basic Living (1 person):

• Rent: ₩500,000-1,000,000

• Food: ₩400,000-500,000

• Transportation: ₩60,000-100,000

• Utilities: ₩150,000-200,000

• Entertainment: ₩200,000-300,000

Useful Budget Phrases:

• "Is this included?" - 이것도 포함되어 있나요? (i-geot-do po-ham-doe-eo it-na-yo?)

• "Can I pay by card?" - 카드 돼요? (ka-deu dwae-yo?)

Remember: 아껴 쓰면 돈이 모여요! (a-kkyeo sseu-myeon don-i mo-yeo-yo) If you save wisely, the money adds up!

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Don't let language barriers affect your budget management in Korea! Contact KULTURE today and master the art of living smartly in Korea!

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