Gangneung travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Gangneung

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Gangneung for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 23 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 659* (885668 ₩)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 89 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2370* (3188444 ₩)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 121 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 3873* (5210408 ₩)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Gangneung compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Gangneung in 2024 is 21% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Gangneung in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Gangneung by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gangneung

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gangneung is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.5/person
($ 5.6 to $ 14)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 14 to $ 38)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6/person
($ 5.2 to $ 7.1)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.8 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 5.5)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.9)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gangneung

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gangneung is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 38/night
($ 6.5 to $ 333)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 34 to $ 232)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 43 to $ 314)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 96 to $ 243)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 112 to $ 381)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 59/month
($ 44 to $ 100)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 106/month
($ 54 to $ 266)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 139/month
($ 84 to $ 274)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 70/month
($ 38 to $ 199)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 165/month
($ 80 to $ 507)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Gangneung

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gangneung is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 6)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 13)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6.9/kg
($ 3 to $ 9)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.1/kg
($ 3 to $ 11)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 12)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Gangneung

On average, the price of transport in Gangneung is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 3 to $ 3.6)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Gangneung

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gangneung is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9 to $ 14)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gangneung

On average, shopping budget in Gangneung is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 5)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 38 to $ 98)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 28 to $ 76)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Seoul
Sydney → Seoul
Sydney → Seoul
$ 798
(fair price: $ 671)
Los Angeles → Seoul
Los Angeles  → Seoul
Los Angeles  → Seoul
$ 1381
(fair price: $ 1213)
New York City → Seoul
New York City → Seoul
New York City → Seoul
$ 1603
(fair price: $ 1398)
Melbourne → Seoul
Melbourne → Seoul
Melbourne → Seoul
$ 696
(fair price: $ 582)
Toronto → Seoul
Toronto → Seoul
Toronto → Seoul
$ 1633
(fair price: $ 1375)
London → Seoul
London → Seoul
London → Seoul
$ 874
(fair price: $ 723)



About this information on the cost of living in Gangneung

The information about the cost of living in Gangneung shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Gangneung was updated on 27-03-2024.

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