Cost of living in Tokyo vs Seoul - where should I relocate?
Posted Feb 2•4 replies
BoardingPass_EmmaOPFeb 2
Software engineer deciding between Tokyo and Seoul for a year abroad. I know salaries are different but what about everyday costs like rent, food, and transportation?
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UpgradeQueen_MariaFeb 2
Borderly has a cost of living comparison tool that breaks down Tokyo vs Seoul by category. Seoul is about 15% cheaper overall.
First_Class_FionaFeb 2
Rent in Tokyo central areas is insane. Seoul has better value especially in Gangnam area.
Cosmo VegaFeb 2
Check the Borderly comparison - it shows meal costs, transport passes, utilities, everything side by side.
Michael ThompsonFeb 2
Tokyo has higher quality of life score but Seoul wins on affordability and tech scene.
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