Seoul, South Korea is Korea’s gem, and one of the premier destinations in all of Southeast Asia. The people are very, very friendly and helpful towards Westerners, and the culture is very interesting, as well as tech friendly. With many historical sites within Seoul, Seoul is a popular backpacker’s destination even though it is not one of the cheapest possible destinations.
- Average meal - $4 to $6
- Beer - $1.40
- Hostel Private - $25
- Hostel dorm - $16
- Transportation - City buses around $1
- Internet - $6+ per hour
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- Flights - Excellent
- Nightlife - Big Party
- Safety - Very Safe
- Public Transportation - Great
Prices from US Seoul and Professional travel guide
Tokyo Japan is a very expensive destination for many Western travelers. While food costs seem to be surprisingly affordable, everything else seems to be pretty expensive, like lodging, transportation, and internet access. If you’re bringing a laptop, you might be able to find some free wifi since Japan is much more mobile and tech friendly than even the US.
- McDonald’s Big Mac - $2.50
- Beer - $2.30 at supermarket
- 12 oz coke - $1.20
- Cigarettes soft pack of 20 - $2.55
- Starbuck’s tall latte - $3.20
- Very Small one room apartment - $350-400/month
- Hostel dorm and capsule hotels - $25-30/night
- Transportation taxis ~$8, (more linked below)
- Internet - $9/hour!
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- Flights - Excellent
- Nightlife - Big Party
- Safety - Very Safe
- Public Transportation - Great
Prices from Price check Tokyo (many more living costs on their website) and Metropolis Internet Cafes
