Housing in Korea

How renting works in Korea, which options suit a working holiday budget, and how to protect your deposit.

Our room board is coming soon. Share houses and goshiwon will be able to list rooms here.

Guides

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  Goshiwon vs share house

  The two cheapest ways to rent in Korea on a working holiday, compared — rough prices, deposits, what you get, and how to avoid losing money.

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  How much does a month in Korea cost on a working holiday?

  A realistic monthly budget for a backpacker or working holiday maker in Seoul — rent, food, transport and phone — plus how much to bring before your first payday.

Looking for something else? Browse the full Korea guide or the FAQ.