Which place is cheaper, Port-of-Spain or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul or Port-of-Spain?
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 Port-of-Spain can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Port-of-Spain?
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.
Port-of-Spain
Located on the northwest coast of Trinidad island, Port of Spain is the capital of the Caribbean island nation Trinidad & Tobago. It is a hub of activity, especially during the celebration of Carnival for which the island nation is famous.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $109Port-of-Spain $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $109, while the average daily cost in Port-of-Spain is $174. 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 Port-of-Spain in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $55Port-of-Spain $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $110Port-of-Spain $160
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Port-of-Spain
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Port-of-Spain? 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 Port-of-Spain Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $16Port-of-Spain $49
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$3.69
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Short Taxi Ride$5.16
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Metro Ride$0.99
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- From Everland Admission Ticket with Transfer: $75
- From Half-Day MBC Dae Jang Geum Park Transfer: $55
- Incheon Airport Private Transfer between Seoul City: $98
- Private Airport Transfer * Incheon Airport <-> Seoul (1-5 people): $100
- Private Airport Transfer - Incheon Airport ⇔ Seoul (Up to 7 or 11 people): $138
- Private Airport Transfer : Gimpo airport to/from Seoul (1~7pax): $95
- Private Airport Transfer : Incheon airport to/from Seoul(~7 pax): $99
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-12 pax): $167
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax): $80
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City - Gimpo Airport (1-5 pax): $80
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Gimpo Airport (1-12 pax): $167
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Port-of-Spain?
Prices for flights to both Port-of-Spain 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 $30Port-of-Spain $54
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.42
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Waffle$0.74
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Dippin' Dots$1.47
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.05
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Chicken Stick$1.47
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.40
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Lunch Buffet$4.42
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Donut$0.74
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Mushroom Burger$3.83
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.43
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Udon & Sushi$5.16
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Fresh Burger$3.54
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.32
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.69
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Fried Rice$4.05
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.00
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.00
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Donut$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Korean Cooking @ Seoul Cooking Club!: $0.11
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $37
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $48
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $58
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $27Port-of-Spain $59
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$5.90
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Movie Ticket$5.90
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Kimchi Museum$2.21
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul: $7.00
- Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.20
- [NEWTRO ART TOUR] Media art museum & walking tour: $8.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
- Seoul Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid (내국인 불가): $13
- Dongdaemun City Tour Bus(내국인불가): $14
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- Seoul : Guided Consultation Tour (Filler, Cosmetic Surgery): $16
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Private Half-Day Tour: $19
- Virtual Tour of Korean Demilitarized Zone: $19
- Seoul Myeongdong Catholic Church Historic Private Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Port-of-Spain $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $43
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seoul and Port-of-Spain, we can see that Port-of-Spain is more expensive. And not only is Seoul much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seoul is in Asia and Port-of-Spain is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Seoul would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Seoul 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 Port-of-Spain would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Port-of-Spain than you might in Seoul.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seoul Expensive? and Is Port-of-Spain Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Port-of-Spain?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Port-of-Spain. When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Port-of-Spain, 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 Port-of-Spain?
Seoul has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Port-of-Spain experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Seoul or Port-of-Spain in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Port-of-Spain. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Port-of-Spain attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Seoul is around the same temperature as Port-of-Spain. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seoul in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Port-of-Spain averages at about 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Port-of-Spain this time of the year. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Port-of-Spain during summer. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Port-of-Spain receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Port-of-Spain receives a lot of rain in the summer. Seoul gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Seoul usually receives more rain than Port-of-Spain. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Port-of-Spain receives 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Port-of-Spain 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Port-of-Spain in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Port-of-Spain. Many visitors come to Seoul in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Port-of-Spain throughout the year.
In October, Seoul is generally much colder than Port-of-Spain. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 15°C (59°F), and Port-of-Spain fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Port-of-Spain. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seoul this time of the year. In the autumn, Seoul often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Port-of-Spain. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Port-of-Spain receives 207 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Port-of-Spain. Seoul usually gets less rain in October than Port-of-Spain. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Port-of-Spain receives 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Port-of-Spain 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Port-of-Spain in the Winter?
Both Port-of-Spain and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seoul for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Port-of-Spain because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Seoul can be very cold during winter. Seoul is much colder than Port-of-Spain in the winter. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Port-of-Spain fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Port-of-Spain. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Port-of-Spain during winter. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Port-of-Spain receives 241 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Seoul usually receives less rain than Port-of-Spain. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Port-of-Spain receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Port-of-Spain 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Port-of-Spain in the Spring?
Both Port-of-Spain and Seoul during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Seoul because of the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Port-of-Spain year-round.
In the spring, Seoul is much colder than Port-of-Spain. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seoul in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Port-of-Spain averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In Port-of-Spain, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seoul. In the spring, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Port-of-Spain. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Port-of-Spain receives 238 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets more rain in April than Port-of-Spain. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Port-of-Spain receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Port-of-Spain 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Port-of-Spain and Seoul
| Seoul | Port-of-Spain | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 252 mm (9.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 225 mm (8.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
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