✈️ Singapore → Korea: Essential Travel Tips & Price Comparison– Travel to Korea
🇸🇬 Singapore → 🇰🇷 Korea: The 2025 Essential Travel Guide
Bridging the gap between the tropical Lion City and the four-season Land of the Morning Calm.
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📌 Why Singaporeans Need This Specific Guide
Moving from year-round tropical heat to Korea's distinct four seasons requires strategic planning for your wardrobe and health. Additionally, Singaporeans often find the lack of public trash bins in Korea surprising—always carry a small bag for your litter!
- Weather: Check if it's "Jangma" (rainy season) or winter before packing.
- Food Spice: If you love Laksa but struggle with Kimchi heat, learn to ask for "Deol-maeun-mat" (less spicy).
💰 2025 Price Comparison: SG vs. KR
| Item | Singapore (S$) | Korea (₩) |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Americano (Tall) | S$5.2 - 5.7 | ₩4,700 |
| Subway Base Fare | ≈ S$1.5 | ₩1,550 (June 2025) |
🗣️ Survival Phrases for Your First Day
💳 T-money 어디에서 살 수 있어요?
(T-money eodieseo sal su isseoyo?)
Where can I buy a T-money card?
🌶️ 덜 매운 맛으로 해 주세요.
(Deol maeun maseuro hae juseyo.)
Please make it less spicy.
📑 영수증 주세요.
(Yeongsujeung juseyo.)
Receipt, please.
👩🏫 Teacher Hoon's Expert Tip
Singaporeans are used to polite "Can/Cannot" culture. In Korea, adding the word "Jom" (좀) before a request makes you sound much more polite and natural. Instead of "Water, please," try "Mul-jom-juseyo".
📱 Essential Apps for Your Journey
In Korea, Google Maps is often unreliable. Download these verified apps to navigate like a local:
🚀 Ready for Your K-Adventure?
Want to practice your itinerary or learn how to order food specifically for your dietary needs? Book a 1:1 "Travel Roadmap" session with Hoon on italki today!
Practice with Teacher HoonUpdated: December 22, 2025 | Part of the "Living in Korea" Hub Series.
