definitely won't cancel la.. in fact usually people that plan for trip should have some budget beforehand..

true.. s.k isn't as expensive as going to Japan but in future whether will or not is another story

depends on how you spend la.. but i have friends that told me that s.k cost more than japan really makes me wonder

If I compare prices of food, accomodation, products between Tokyo and Seoul, Tokyo still comes up to be more expensive. But then again, I've only ever been to Tokyo once and I've been to Seoul countless times. So the comparison there may be unfair as I'm more familiar as to where to get say; the same product but for a cheaper price. You know, like how a local would?

In your experience, why is Japan is cheaper though? Would love to know so I can pre-plan better to a trip there again.

Also I know that since Japan is going to have lots of tourism promos coming up to promote their country even more due to Tokyo 2020 Olympics, so here's hoping there are some great promos.


Haha here's hoping they have great discounts for foreigners due 2018 winter olympics. Usually the country has always had great promos during these kind of events.

Personally i feel easier to find cheap food in Japan compared to Seoul.

In Japan 1 meal cost around 500-1000 yen which translate about 40 MYR now. 1k yen food is quite good already. Most of the time I'm having those 600 yen food. In South Korea I heard 1 meal averagely cost about 35-50 MYR.

As for the products, I am not sure which place is cheaper.

perhaps as you mentioned we know where to get cheaper price for food and stuffs


it depends on what kind of food you eat. just like you can get a cheaper sushi chain place or having ramen instead of taking kaiseki, going to renowned sushi place or having kobe beef, etc in japan. it's the same in korea too or should i say in most countries you travel at. it all depends on what is your budget.

but i do notice that in japan they have lotsa small little eateries shop at trains, subways, even their convenience stores has more varieties. this is due to their culture i guess... for those working adults, they don't have much time hence some will just settle off for simple lunch or dinner before returning back home..

3k for food, tickets, and some shopping for 10days. Is it enough?

Shopping, 3k. Nope.

This post has been edited by inachi: Apr 1 2017, 09:02 PM

I used RM2k just for food, transportation (almost 98% subway) and ZERO shopping for 7 days.
And I only ate in normal restaurants.

how's your trip? do you like it?

Okay la. Not bad.
I went to Jeju and realised that it was much better to have transportation/tour instead of relying on the local bus route.

so u went Seoul and Jeju?

Yes.

Seoul area, Nami Island and Jeju

Always, always self-drive in Jeju. It opens up the opportunity to just vist anywhere you want on the island without being tied down to the... let's be frank here - poor public transport on the island. It's so much less stressful too.

Any recommendation for halal restaurant in Seoul? Will have a 14h layover in Seoul so would like to visit Seoul tower and have lunch there

hi can you share airbnb for seoul? Thanks.

guys, any recommended airbnb for seoul area?

per pax? manageable unless you shop less and budget on food. depends which attractions you go also. if you go skiing, follow the dmz tour or other local tours, go to lotsa palaces, museums, amusement parks etc of cause will cause more. won is getting stronger

hi guys..anyone visit korea plaza at Menara Hap Seng before visiting Korea? I read that can get guides, maps etc and even discount vouchers there...is it true?

can get ur t money card as well

currently there is a dkyw campaign. go and get it

hi guy, do you think below schedule is ok?

Day1
-Noryangjin fish market
-Itaewon
-Dongdaemun
-Gwangjang Market
-Cheonggyecheob stream


Day2
-Coex Mall + Aquarium
-Gangnam
-Shinsa-dong
-Sinchon
-Ewha
-Hongdae

Day3
-Gyeongbokung
-Gwanghwamun -> Cheonggyecheon
-Tosokchun
-Bukchon Hanok village
-Insadong

Day4
-Namdaemun
-Myeongdong
-Namsan Park
-N seoul tower

Day5
-Everland

Day6
-Namisan Island
-Petite France
-Lotte Mart