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Seoul vs Split

Split runs about 26% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 610 USD a month.

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Seoul
$2,363/month · South Korea
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Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
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Seoul monthly
$2,363
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-26%
Split relative to Seoul
Rent gap
$150
Seoul costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SeoulSplit
  • Housing
    Housing: Seoul $900, Split $750. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Seoul $881, Split $535. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: Seoul $100, Split $93. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Seoul $165, Split $163. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Seoul $16, Split $23. Cheaper in Seoul.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Seoul $193, Split $116. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: Seoul $108, Split $74. Cheaper in Split.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricSeoulSplit
Cost
Total monthly cost2,363 USD1,754 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3727✓
Housing900 USD750 USD✓
Utilities165 USD163 USD✓
Food881 USD535 USD✓
Transport100 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle193 USD116 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,446 USD✓4,839 USD
Effective tax + social rate34.6%✓41.9%
Left over each month3,083 USD3,085 USD✓
Average local net salary2,500 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre900 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD1,350 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre13,000 USD3,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/10086/100
Healthcare88/100✓68/100
Air quality50/10080/100✓
Public transport96/100✓50/100
Walkability88/100✓80/100
English proficiency44/10068/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓74/100
Family friendliness80/10080/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C✓17°C
Summer high29°C✓30°C
Winter low-6°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,060 h2,650 h✓
Annual rainfall1400 mm780 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access60 min5 min✓
CurrencyKRWEUR
Time zoneAsia/SeoulEurope/Zagreb

Split runs about 26% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 610 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Seoul or Split cheaper?

Split runs about 26% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 610 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Split compared with Seoul?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,446 a month in Seoul and $4,839 in Split, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Seoul or Split?

Seoul scores 86/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Split scores 86 and 68. Seoul averages 13°C against 17°C in Split.