Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to South Korea
South Korea costs USD 100–190 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of South Korea's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to South Korea
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand runs about 28% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 28% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Egypt
EgyptEgypt runs about 31% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 31% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 3
Mexico
MexicoMexico runs about 21% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 21% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 4
Türkiye
TürkiyeTürkiye runs about 14% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 14% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 5
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco runs about 28% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 28% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 6
Colombia
ColombiaColombia runs about 34% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 34% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 7
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam runs about 45% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 45% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 8
Taiwan
TaiwanTaiwan runs about 24% cheaper per day on the ground than South Korea.
- USD 80–140 per person per day
- 24% cheaper per day
- Best October to December