Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Seoul or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Seoul and Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Cordoba?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $128Cordoba $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $128, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $61. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Seoul and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $54Cordoba $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $108Cordoba $98
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Cordoba? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Seoul Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $15Cordoba $2.86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.58
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Short Taxi Ride$5.01
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Metro Ride$0.97
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport 1-12 pax: $204
- Private Transfer from Seoul to Incheon Cruise Terminal(12 pax): $190
- Private Airport Transfer From Incheon Airport To Seoul(up to 12): $190
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-12 pax): $167
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $164
- Seoul Incheon Airport ICN to Seoul - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $160
- Private transfer from Seoul hotel to Seoul Station and so on: $132
- Private Airport Transfer - Incheon Airport ⇔ Seoul (Up to 7 or 11 people): $130
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $129
- Incheon Airport transfer directly to Seoul city: $113
- Premium Seoul Airport Transfer: Affordable & Convenience: $105
- [Cherry blossom]Gyeongju Tour from SEOUL transfer to BUSAN: $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Seoul change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySeoul $51Cordoba $6.62
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.30
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Waffle$0.72
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Dippin' Dots$1.43
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Chicken Fried Rice$3.94
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Chicken Stick$1.43
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.36
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Lunch Buffet$4.30
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Donut$0.72
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Mushroom Burger$3.72
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.36
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Udon & Sushi$5.01
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Fresh Burger$3.44
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.22
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.58
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Fried Rice$3.94
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Vietnamese Dinner$6.80
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$6.80
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Donut$1.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Guided Street Food Tour at Namdaemun Market: $45
- Seoul Night Run for Local-Favorite Korean BBQ Dinner: $50
- [Wine & K-BBQ] A Perfect Pairing Dinner in Sinchon: $51
- Wine & K-BBQ: A Perfect Pairing Dinner: $53
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $53
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $57
- Kimchi Dishes Cooking Class with Wine Pairing: $61
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $64
- Namdaemun Market Food Tour: $65
- Seoul by Night: Palaces, Market & Street Food Tour (Vegan Option): $65
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $67
- Cooking Class in Seoul with Korean Grandma: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $26Cordoba $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.73
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Movie Ticket$5.73
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Kimchi Museum$2.15
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- DMZ, Eunpyeong village and Jinkwansa Temple Private Tour : $212
- Private Garden of Morning Calm Experience: $267
- Private Tour Nami Island & Morning Calm Garden: $256
- Seoul National Museum Walking Tour Experience: $35
- (Closed) Korea’s White House Walking Tour Blue House: $148
- (Small Group) Art and Architecture tour of Seoul: $121
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2 Hours Seoul Private Walking Tour Including Pick up: $59
- 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul: $29
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $30
- Aegibong DMZ and Eunpyeong Hanok Village One Day Tour from Seoul: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Cordoba $6.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen: $28
- Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju): $42
- Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju): $46
- Soju Tasting at Distillery: $51
- Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $57
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $59
- Korean Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $60
- Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $67
- Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $73
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seoul and Cordoba, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seoul is in Asia and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seoul Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Cordoba?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Cordoba, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Seoul or Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Seoul has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Seoul or Cordoba in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Cordoba. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
In July, Seoul is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 26°C (78°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. In the summer, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.
Seoul receives a lot of rain in the summer. Seoul usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuarySeoul 26°C (78°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Cordoba in the Autumn?
Both Cordoba and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Seoul is around the same temperature as Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during autumn. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Seoul usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cordobain April. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilSeoul 15°C (59°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Cordoba in the Winter?
Both Cordoba and Seoul during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Seoul in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Seoul can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Seoul is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seoul in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
In the winter, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Cordobain July. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulySeoul -3°C (27°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Cordoba in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Cordoba. Most visitors come to Seoul for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Seoul is generally cooler than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 13°C (55°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In Seoul, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Seoul usually receives more rain than Cordobain October. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberSeoul 13°C (55°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Seoul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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