An independent money guide for foreigners Korea’s money stuff,
Korea’s money stuff,
your numbers, made simple.
Accounts, tax, transfers, housing — we walk you through the money problems foreigners face in Korea, with plain explanations and calculators you can run on your own situation.
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Net monthly salaryestimateAn estimate from the values you enter. The real amount can vary by situation.
Gross monthly pay
KRW
What you actually take home
0KRW
You3,145,293
Avg3,010,000
Insurance −338,547Income + local tax −116,160
Compared with a rough national-average take-home (not matched to your income).
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Money basics for a Korea visit — paying with a foreign card, KRW vs DCC, ATMs, cash, transit and tax refunds.
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Banking & Cards
Opening an account with your ARC, debit & credit cards, mobile banking
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Transfers & FX
Fees and rates when sending money home, limits and paperwork
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Housing
Jeonse & wolse contracts, protecting your deposit, fixed-date registration
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Salary & Tax
What you actually take home, social insurance, year-end tax settlement
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Insurance & Medical
Enrolling in health insurance, using clinics and pharmacies
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Scams & Safety
Voice phishing & deposit fraud, transacting safely
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Your real take-home from gross pay
Remittance Cost
True cost including fees and exchange rate
Foreign-payment Cost
Compare KRW vs DCC costs for foreign cards and ATMs in Korea
Transit Card Picker
Which transit card fits you, and pass savings
Jeonse vs Wolse
Which one works out better for you
Open an Account
What account & card fit your status
NHIS Premium
Monthly premium based on income
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