Which place is cheaper, Aveiro 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 Aveiro?
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 Aveiro can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Aveiro?
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.
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Seoul Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $128Aveiro $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $128, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is $118. 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 Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $54Aveiro $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $108Aveiro $108
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Aveiro? 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 Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $15Aveiro $10
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:
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport 1-12 pax: $204
- Private Transfer from Seoul to Incheon Cruise Terminal(12 pax): $190
- Private Airport Transfer From Incheon Airport To Seoul(up to 12): $190
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-12 pax): $167
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $164
- Seoul Incheon Airport ICN to Seoul - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $160
- Private transfer from Seoul hotel to Seoul Station and so on: $132
- Private Airport Transfer - Incheon Airport ⇔ Seoul (Up to 7 or 11 people): $130
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $129
- Incheon Airport transfer directly to Seoul city: $113
- Premium Seoul Airport Transfer: Affordable & Convenience: $105
- [Cherry blossom]Gyeongju Tour from SEOUL transfer to BUSAN: $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro 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 $51Aveiro $57
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.Seoul $26Aveiro $10
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:
- DMZ, Eunpyeong village and Jinkwansa Temple Private Tour : $212
- Private Garden of Morning Calm Experience: $267
- Private Tour Nami Island & Morning Calm Garden: $256
- Seoul National Museum Walking Tour Experience: $35
- (Closed) Korea’s White House Walking Tour Blue House: $148
- (Small Group) Art and Architecture tour of Seoul: $121
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2 Hours Seoul Private Walking Tour Including Pick up: $59
- 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul: $29
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $30
- Aegibong DMZ and Eunpyeong Hanok Village One Day Tour from Seoul: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Aveiro $20
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 comparing the travel costs between Seoul and Aveiro, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Seoul is in Asia and Aveiro is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seoul Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Aveiro?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Aveiro, 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 Aveiro?
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 Aveiro in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Aveiro. Many visitors come to Seoul in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Seoul is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seoul in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Aveiro averages at about 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In the summer, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Aveiro. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun.
Seoul receives a lot of rain in the summer. Seoul usually gets more rain in July than Aveiro. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Aveiro in the Autumn?
Both Aveiro and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seoul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In October, Seoul is generally around the same temperature as Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 15°C (59°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during autumn. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In October, Seoul usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Aveiro in the Winter?
Both Aveiro and Seoul during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Seoul because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Seoul can be very cold. Seoul is much colder than Aveiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Seoul often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Seoul usually gets less rain in January than Aveiro. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Aveiro in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Aveiro. The activities around the city are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
In the spring, Seoul is around the same temperature as Aveiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seoul in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Aveiro averages at about 14°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In Seoul, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seoul usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro during spring. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Seoul usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Seoul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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