Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul or Saint John's?
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 Saint John's can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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 $109Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $109, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $55Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $110Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Saint John's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $16Saint John's $17
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $30Saint John's $68
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $27Saint John's $103
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Saint John's $18
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 Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Saint John's?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 430 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
Seoul has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Seoul or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Saint John's. Most visitors come to Seoul for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Seoul is around the same temperature as Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
Saint John's 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 Saint John's. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Saint John's. The autumn months attract visitors to Seoul because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In the autumn, Seoul is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seoul in October average around 15°C (59°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. 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 Saint John's. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Seoul usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seoul this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Seoul in the winter. In January, Seoul is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around -3°C (27°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Seoul usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Seoul during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Seoul for the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Seoul is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seoul. In the spring, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Seoul usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Seoul
| Seoul | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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