Which place is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
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 Uppsala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, and The Best Budget Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $118Uppsala $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $118, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $185. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $50Uppsala $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $100Uppsala $208
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $14Uppsala $23
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$3.32
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Short Taxi Ride$4.64
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Metro Ride$0.90
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Seoul City Pass Plus$6.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Private Everland Theme Park Transfer: $215
- Private Airport Transfer From Incheon Airport To Seoul(up to 12): $190
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $164
- Private transfer from Seoul hotel to Seoul Station and so on: $132
- Lotte World 1Day Pass+Obesrvatoy+Private round transfer(Seoul): $115
- Incheon Airport transfer directly to Seoul city: $113
- Gimpo Airport GMP Private Transfer To From Seoul Hotels: $108
- Premium Seoul Airport Transfer: Affordable & Convenience: $105
- Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax): $98
- Incheon International Airport (ICN): Private Seoul Transfer: $95
- Private Transfer From Seoul to Incheon Airport One Way: $95
- Private Airport Transfer * Incheon Airport Seoul (1-5 people): $91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $47Uppsala $64
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$3.98
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Waffle$0.66
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Dippin' Dots$1.33
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Chicken Fried Rice$3.65
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Chicken Stick$1.33
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.26
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Lunch Buffet$3.98
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Donut$0.66
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Mushroom Burger$3.45
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.19
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Udon & Sushi$4.64
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Fresh Burger$3.18
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Soba Noodles Lunch$2.98
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.32
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Fried Rice$3.65
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Vietnamese Dinner$6.30
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$6.30
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Donut$1.66
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
- Korean Grandma Cooking Class l Gimbap & Kimchi Pancake l Seoul: $52
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $57
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Wine & K-BBQ: A Perfect Pairing Dinner: $59
- Dinner at a Local's Hanok & Seoul's Night Life: $60
- Kimchi Dishes Cooking Class with Wine Pairing: $61
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $64
- Incheon Full-Day Sunset and Sea Food Tour: $65
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $24Uppsala $22
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$5.30
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Movie Ticket$5.30
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Kimchi Museum$1.99
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- (Private tour) Nami Island + Railbike + Garden of morning calm: $260
- (Private tour) Seoul highlights; Gangnam and beyond Tour: $300
- (Small Group) Art and Architecture tour of Seoul: $121
- 2 hr / Seoul Private Pedicab Tour : Bukchon Anguk Hanok Village: $90
- 2-Hour Private Kayaking and Paddleboarding Experience in Hanriver: $30
- 2026 ARMY Seasonal Special: Follow Idol Journey Day Tour fr Seoul: $72
- 2026 BTS Army Fan Day Tour from Seoul (Follow K-Pop Footsteps): $72
- 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul: $45
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $30
- 365-day DMZ Tour : Signature or Special Flex-Itinerary Edition: $59
- Alpaca World & Nami Island Private Tour: $285
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.42
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $24
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Adventure parc: $54
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $96
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $11Uppsala $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute: $20
- 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): $46
- Soju Tasting at Distillery: $51
- Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $57
- Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $67
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $78
- Gangnam Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service: $81
- From Yeongdong Day Trip with Wine Tasting and Janggu: $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seoul and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala is in Europe, 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Uppsala?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Seoul or Uppsala in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Uppsala. 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 a little warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 26°C (78°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Uppsala. In the summer, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Uppsala. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun.
Seoul receives a lot of rain in the summer. Seoul usually gets more rain in July than Uppsala. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Uppsala in the Autumn?
Both Uppsala 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 much warmer than Uppsala in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Uppsala fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during autumn. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Seoul usually receives around the same amount of rain as Uppsala. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Uppsala in the Winter?
Both Uppsala 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.
Uppsala can be very cold during winter. Seoul can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Seoul is around the same temperature as Uppsala. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seoul in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Uppsala averages at about -3°C (27°F).
In the winter, Seoul often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets less rain in January than Uppsala. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Uppsala in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Uppsala. Most visitors come to Seoul for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Seoul is generally much warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 13°C (55°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In Seoul, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seoul usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during spring. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Seoul usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala and Seoul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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