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Split vs Seoul

Split runs about 34% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 597 USD a month.

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Split
$1,767/month · Croatia
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Seoul
$2,363/month · South Korea
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Split monthly
$1,767
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Seoul monthly
$2,363
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+34%
Seoul relative to Split
Rent gap
$150
Seoul costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitSeoul
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, Seoul $900. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, Seoul $881. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, Seoul $100. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $175, Seoul $165. Cheaper in Seoul.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, Seoul $16. Cheaper in Seoul.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, Seoul $193. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: Split $75, Seoul $108. 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

MetricSplitSeoul
Cost
Total monthly cost1,767 USD✓2,363 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)28✓37
Housing750 USD✓900 USD
Utilities175 USD165 USD✓
Food535 USD✓881 USD
Transport93 USD✓100 USD
Healthcare23 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD✓193 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD5,446 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate41.9%34.6%✓
Left over each month3,072 USD3,083 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD2,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓900 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓2,000 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD✓13,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/10086/100
Healthcare68/10088/100✓
Air quality80/100✓50/100
Public transport50/10096/100✓
Walkability80/10088/100✓
English proficiency68/100✓44/100
Nightlife74/10092/100✓
Family friendliness80/10080/100
Median broadband90 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C13°C✓
Summer high30°C29°C✓
Winter low5°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓2,060 h
Annual rainfall780 mm✓1400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access5 min✓60 min
CurrencyEURKRW
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebAsia/Seoul

Split runs about 34% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 597 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or Seoul cheaper?

Split runs about 34% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 597 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Seoul compared with Split?

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

Which has better quality of life, Split or Seoul?

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