Are you traveling in Korea but on a tight budget? Saving money during travelling may sounds ridiculous to certain people including ME! Since I have other commitments, wishlist & trips that will need a lot of money, i really have to allocate a small amount of money for my Korea Trip. My budget is around 1.5million won for 15 days, so i have to spend plus minus RM 300 a day..maybe less (possible???or nayy???)
A lot of readings might help you to plan your trip wisely. Here, is my quick tips on how to save money in Korea! It’s hard, I know it
but this is the best tip I can give you.
1.) Use your brain and think!:
Travelling in Korea doesn’t have to be expensive. My friend spent +- RM 800 for 8 days includes the accommodations, sightseeing & foodies. If you expect to eat or hang out at Outback Steakhouse, luxury cafe or clubs everyday, then yes, it can burn your pocket. Seoul is only more expensive because it has a lot of expensive places to eat and shop from! Seoul isn’t really more expensive, just choose your destiny wisely.
2.) Learn to eat Korean food:
If you love eating out and constantly eating Western style foods , then you’re probably wasting money like no other. (macam kat malaysia xde je kau ni pon..ko bukan p europe pon nak p gatal makan western food apehal kan?)
Korean food is down right cheap. Try to stay away from steaks, burgers, and delicious deserts. You can USUALLY get a super delicious meal for less than 5,000 won! Plus, Korean food is way healthier.
Random fact: did you know that Kimchi has cancer and other disease fighting properties?!
My girlfriends and I will stay at a backpackers-friendly-hostel that will allow us to COOK! hahahha.
Obviously we will bring our savior- malaysian preserved food - SAMBAL IKAN BILIS, KICAP CAP KIPAS UDANG & SERUNDING DAGING! I was thinking to bring belacan & budu & asam keping in case we cannot tahan eating korean food. We can just buy rice & groceries there.
3.) DO take the subway and bus. DON’T take the taxi:
If you are traveling by bus and subway, your wallet will thank you. By purchasing yourself a transport (T-money) card, you will save tons and tons of money in the long run. Korea has a very convenient transfer system where you can save yourself a few 100 wons if you are transfering from a bus to a subway, or vice versa. If you want to find out more about the transfer system, check out T-Money page!
4) Shop smart (or smarter 
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Okay, one reason I come to visit Korea is SHOPPING. hahahaha..I don't want to elaborate this tips coz i know i will not follow this tips. hahahhaha.
From my reading:
You can essentially get the same style of clothing from an ‘underground’ shopping center as opposed to buying clothes at a department store here in Korea. The best places to buy cheap clothing would be Dongdaemun market, Namdaemun market,Myeongdong and the cheapest; online – such as Gmarket (the Amazon.com of Korea).
5) Free cosmetic samples:
I love free stuffs!!
How to get free samples??
Head on over to cosmetic island down in Myeongdong. They have every single Korean cosmetic (including foreign). But wait!!! Make sure to grab yourself free samples in front of their stores being handed out by the mass!
Major Korean Cosmetic Brands:
→ Skin Food
→ The Face Shop
→ Innis Free
→ Tony Moly
→ Etude House
→ The Face Shop
→ Innis Free
→ Tony Moly
→ Etude House
6) Connecting Flights:
You might think connecting sucks but it sure saves you a good chunk of money doing it. Since we are going to Jeju & Busan, our schedule is very VERY VERY pack!! We chose to travel by low fare plane, Eastar Jet & Air Busan. Always check on their promotion in order to get promo price!! Consider the pros and cons and don’t write it off right away. You have to do price comparison and consider the travel time as well.
7) Group Discounts
We all know there are group discounts everywhere.
We all know there are group discounts everywhere.
8) Talk to the Locals
Be friendly and chat with them. Sometimes, they will tell you where to eat, where to shop and etc..
Be friendly and chat with them. Sometimes, they will tell you where to eat, where to shop and etc..
If you have any more suggestions for your fellow travelers, shoot me a comment below! Thanks! 
with love,
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| gagababe |
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