Seoul
South Korea Above global median · +316.7% (3-bed)
Seoul is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +316.7% versus the global median of $276k.
Median purchase price
1-bedroom $650,000 +364.3%
vs global median $140k
2-bedroom $900,000 +356.9%
vs global median $197k
3-bedroom $1,150,000 +316.7%
vs global median $276k
Cost of living & rent
Cost of living 68.2 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 1-bed (centre) $932/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 3-bed (centre) $2,199/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Price-to-rent ratio 43.6× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Earnings & affordability
Local purchasing power 130.0 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax (effective)
Income tax · low earner 13.5% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · mid earner 22.0% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · high earner 29.0% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Quality of life
Air quality (PM2.5) 17.5 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →