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korean foreign worker's life tips, information
Information on Korean life
the cost of living in Korea
The cost of living in Korea can vary greatly depending on where you live, how you live, and how you spend your money. While the cost of living is high in big cities like Seoul, provincial towns are relatively cheap.
Housing expenses:
One Room: The monthly rent for a studio apartment in Seoul ranges from about W500,000 to W1 million. Local small towns are cheaper, ranging from W300,000 to W700,000.
Officetel: The monthly rent is more expensive considering security and convenience facilities, and in Seoul, it costs between 800,000 won and 1.5 million won.
Gosiwon: The space is small, but the monthly rent is cheap from 200,000 won to 500,000 won.
Food expenses:
Eating Out: A meal at a Korean restaurant costs between W7,000 and W15,000.
Buying at a mart: Buying basic groceries at a mart costs about 200,000 won to 500,000 won a month.
Traditional Markets: You can buy fresh groceries at a cheaper price.
Transportation cost:
Public transportation: The basic fare for subways and buses ranges from W1,250 to W1,500, and you can get a little more discount if you use your transportation card.
Taxi: The basic fare starts at 3,800 won, and the fare increases depending on the distance and time.
About Korean Food and Restaurants
Southeast Asian Restaurants: Seoul and other large cities have a variety of Southeast Asian restaurants. You can easily find them in Jongno, Itaewon, and Daelim-dong.
Recommended Restaurant: You can visit Southeast Asian restaurants recommended by locals by referring to the restaurant review site and blog.
Korean food recommendation:
Bibimbap: A representative Korean dish that is mixed with red pepper paste with various vegetables and meat on top of rice.
Kimchi Stew: Stew made with kimchi, Korea's representative fermented food.
Bulgogi: A dish where sliced meat is marinated in sweet soy sauce and baked.
How to eat Korean food:
Rice and Side Dish: In Korea, we eat many side dishes with rice. It is common to put side dishes on top of rice or with soup.
Chopsticks and Spoons How to Use Chopsticks and Spoons In Korea, chopsticks and spoons are used together, and side dishes are picked up with chopsticks and soup or rice is eaten with the spoon.
a living tip
Shopping:
Supermarkets: You can purchase various items at once at E-Mart, Lotte Mart, Homeplus, and more.
Traditional Market: Fresh groceries and a variety of household items are available at an affordable price.
Online Shopping: You can conveniently purchase products by using online shopping malls such as Coupang, Gmarket, and 11th Street.
How to use healthcare:
Hospital Visits: English services are also provided at large hospitals, and simple treatment is available at local health centers or small hospitals.
Health Insurance: Foreigners staying in South Korea can also get health insurance, and they can get insurance coverage when they visit the hospital.
How to use public services:
Banking: You can use services such as bank account opening, remittance, and currency exchange. I need your ID and residence card.
Post Office: You can send mail, parcel service, pay various utility bills, etc.
Foreigners Support Center: Get the information and help you need to live in Korea at the foreigners support center in each region.
Living information like this is very helpful for living in Korea. If you prepare and familiarize yourself with essential information such as housing, meals, transportation, and medical care in advance, you can live a more convenient and smooth life in Korea.