Which place is cheaper, Seoul or Jingdezhen?
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 Jingdezhen or Seoul?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jingdezhen and Seoul can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Jingdezhen or Seoul?
Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, 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 dayJingdezhen $74Seoul $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Jingdezhen is $74, while the average daily cost in Seoul is $128. 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 Jingdezhen and Seoul in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJingdezhen $30Seoul $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJingdezhen $60Seoul $108
Compare Hotels in Jingdezhen and Seoul
Looking for a hotel in Jingdezhen or Seoul? 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.Jingdezhen $13Seoul $15
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$3.58
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Short Taxi Ride$5.01
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Metro Ride$0.97
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Night Views Tour with Guide and Transfers: $41
- From Round-Trip Transfer to Dae Jang Geum Park: $50
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- Seoul Gimpo Airport (GMP) Transfer to Seoul/Suwon/Seongnam/Yongin: $60
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- Incheon Airport (ICN) Transfer to Seoul/Suwon/Seongnam/Yongin: $68
- Seoul to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) - Departure Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer from Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul hotels: $80
- Private Airport Transfer Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) to Seoul City: $83
- Private Airport Transfer : Gimpo airport to/from Seoul (1~7pax): $89
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $90
- Private Gimpo Airport Transfer to/from Seoul(1~7pax): $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Jingdezhen or Seoul?
Prices for flights to both Seoul and Jingdezhen 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 dayJingdezhen $35Seoul $51
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.30
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Waffle$0.72
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Dippin' Dots$1.43
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Chicken Fried Rice$3.94
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Chicken Stick$1.43
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.36
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Lunch Buffet$4.30
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Donut$0.72
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Mushroom Burger$3.72
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.36
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Udon & Sushi$5.01
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Fresh Burger$3.44
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.22
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.58
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Fried Rice$3.94
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Vietnamese Dinner$6.80
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$6.80
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Donut$1.79
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
- Wine & K-BBQ: A Perfect Pairing Dinner: $53
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $53
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $57
- Kimchi Dishes Cooking Class with Wine Pairing: $61
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $64
- Namdaemun Market Food Tour: $65
- Seoul by Night: Palaces, Market & Street Food Tour (Vegan Option): $65
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $67
- Cooking Class in Seoul with Korean Grandma: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jingdezhen $8.11Seoul $26
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$5.73
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Movie Ticket$5.73
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Kimchi Museum$2.15
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- K-Culture Adventure in Seoul Self-Guided Walking Tour : $3.58
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul: $7.00
- Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.10
- Alternative A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Gwanghwamun Tour l 120 Minutes to Understand South Korea: $10
- [Seoul] Football Faentasium Admission Ticket (내국인 불가): $10
- Gwanghwamun Tour about Korean Society and Local Mindset: $11
- Street Hustle Adventure in Seoul: $11
- SPAREX Jjimjilbang Sauna Dongmyo branch Admission Ticket(내국인불가): $11
- Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
- Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Insa-dong(내국인불가): $12
- Seoul Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid (내국인 불가): $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJingdezhen $39Seoul $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 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): $42
- Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju): $46
- Soju Tasting at Distillery: $51
- Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $57
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $59
- Korean Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $60
- Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $67
- Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $73
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jingdezhen and Seoul, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Jingdezhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jingdezhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jingdezhen 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul than you might in Jingdezhen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jingdezhen Expensive? and Is Seoul Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jingdezhen or Seoul?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Jingdezhen. When comparing the sizes of Jingdezhen and Seoul, 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 Jingdezhen or Seoul?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Jingdezhen or Seoul in the Summer?
Both Seoul and Jingdezhen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Seoul for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Jingdezhen is a little warmer than Seoul in the summer. The daily temperature in Jingdezhen averages around 30°C (85°F) in July, and Seoul fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Seoul. It's quite rainy in Jingdezhen. In July, Jingdezhen usually receives less rain than Seoul. Jingdezhen gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJingdezhen 30°C (85°F)Seoul 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Jingdezhen or Seoul in the Autumn?
Both Seoul and Jingdezhen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Seoul because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Jingdezhen is a little warmer than Seoul. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jingdezhen in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Seoul averages at about 15°C (59°F).
Jingdezhen usually gets more rain in October than Seoul. Jingdezhen gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJingdezhen 20°C (68°F)Seoul 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Jingdezhen or Seoul in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Jingdezhen and Seoul. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
It's quite cold in Seoul in the winter. In January, Jingdezhen is generally much warmer than Seoul. Daily temperatures in Jingdezhen average around 6°C (43°F), and Seoul fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In January, Jingdezhen usually receives more rain than Seoul. Jingdezhen gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJingdezhen 6°C (43°F)Seoul -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Jingdezhen or Seoul in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Jingdezhen as well as Seoul. Also, many travelers come to Seoul for the activities around the city.
Jingdezhen is a little warmer than Seoul in the spring. The daily temperature in Jingdezhen averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Seoul fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Jingdezhen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Jingdezhen usually gets more rain in April than Seoul. Jingdezhen gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJingdezhen 18°C (64°F)Seoul 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Seoul and Jingdezhen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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