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market in Jeollanamdo
Entertainment and travel costs also have to be factored into a budget but aren't massive
unless you're a loyal patron of the hottest high-end nightclubs and top hotels. Plenty of
meals can be had for less than 10,000 won, and a good night out at a local pub will
rarely run more than 30,000 won or so, as long as you're prepared to stick to domestic
beers or spirits. Domestic transport and accommodations tariffs are very low by Western
standards—Seoul-Jeju, one of the most expensive flights in the country, is around 80,000
won, for example. However, while a few budget carriers have emerged, the era of low-cost
international travel has yet to truly arrive in South Korea, so plan on spending 400,000 won
or more on plane tickets even to the countries next door. Day-to-day medical expenses,
especially if you're enrolled in the national insurance scheme, are also nothing to worry
about—a typical consultation at a hospital or clinic, including medication fees, will cost
10,000-20,000 won. However, prices can be higher at international clinics and may also
snowball quickly if long-term care is required.
