Study in Seoul on a Realistic Budget (2026 Numbers)

Seoul is far more affordable than most students expect. A shared dorm runs about $250 a month, a goshiwon studio as low as $200, and eating local meals out costs just a few dollars.

Where the money goes

Budget roughly $700–$1,000 per month in total: housing, food, transport and phone. With part-time work allowed on a student visa, many students comfortably cover their living costs while studying, and scholarships can cover tuition entirely.